Friday, January 10, 2014

MERCY 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst. 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. 

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance 
1 Timothy 3:1  Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.
1 Timothy 4:8-9  For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.
2 Timothy 2:11-13  Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
Titus 3:8  This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things (verses 3-7), so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners 
Mark 2:17  On hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
John 3:17  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

For that very reason I was shown mercy 
1 Timothy 1:13  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.

so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience 
Romans 2:4  Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

as an example for those who would believe in him 
John 3:15  "... that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him."

and receive eternal life 
Matthew 25:46  "Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."

(parentheses are mine)

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