1 Timothy 1:12-14 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

·         We work with:

·         HIS strength, for HIS service.

Ephesians 3:16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

·         HIS grace, HIS faith, and HIS love

1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

·         His Grace Through Confession:

Romans 1:9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

·         His Faith Through the Word:

Romans 10:17 Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God

·         His Love Through Relationship:

·         We experience His love through a constant, ongoing relationship with Him. As Psalm 139:7-8 reminds us, "Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?"

1 Timothy 1:15b Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.

1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’

1 Timothy 1:16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.

Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

·         IMMENSE PATIENCE

·         ‘makrothymia’ (long-suffering, enduring patience, long-tempered self-restraint).

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

·         What saved me was:

·         HIS mercy

·         HIS patience

1 Timothy 1:16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His immense patience as an example for those who would believe in Him and receive eternal life.

·         What changed me was:

·         HIS love

·         HIS grace

·         HIS faith

1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 1:18-20 (NLT) Timothy, my son, here are my instructions for you, based on the prophetic words spoken about you earlier. May they help you fight well in the Lord’s battles. 19 Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked. 20 Hymenaeus and Alexander are two examples. I threw them out and handed them over to Satan so they might learn not to blaspheme.

James 5:19-20 My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, 20 remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

·         Receive from Him:

·         HIS Grace Through Confession

Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’... you will be saved.

James 5:16 Confess your sins to each other... so that you may be healed.

·         HIS Faith Through the Word

Romans 10:17 Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.

·         HIS Love Through Relationship

Psalm 139:7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?

2 Corinthians 5:14a For Christ's love compels us...

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