The Perfect Patience of Christ
Nov 12, 2000 • Dr. Jack Hughes • First Timothy
Paul takes an interesting approach in refuting the false teachers. In 1 Timothy 1:12-14, he gives us four aspects of grace by which he was saved. Even though Paul was an avid law keeper and a Pharisee of Pharisees, he was not saved by the law, but by God’s strengthening, calling, transforming, and abundant grace. In doing this, Paul lays the foundation of what happened to him, and how he, as a self-righteous wicked man came to saving faith. Now in vss. 15-17, Paul switches emphasis from how himself to Christ, focusing on what Christ came to do and why.