God's Household
Part 2

Chief of Sinners

Paul Before Jesus

12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent…
1 Timothy 1:12-13

In Spite Of This God Saved Him

…But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 1:13-14

In Spite Of This God Called Paul To Serve Him!

I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service.
1 Timothy 1:12

He Saved Paul To Be An Example Of God’s Grace

But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
1 Timothy 1:16-17

Paul Never Forgot Who He Was Without Jesus

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost
1 Timothy 1:15

Our Response:

1. Don’t give up on people
2. Remember how much we have been
forgiven
3. Live as an example of God’s Grace