1. Counted Faithful! (The Work of Grace!)
1 Timothy 1:12-17

2. 1. Changes The Destiny of Men!
Men destiny after the fall in the Garden of Eden:
“…were by nature children of wrath,…” Eph 2:3
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:23
Apostle Paul’s description of himself without grace…
Blaspheming – verse 13
Persecuting of the Christian – Acts 8:1-3.
Injurious – Acts 9:1
Zachariah 12:10, “…the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me…”

3. Who are these MEN?
Who qualify to be part of these MEN? These MEN are in two-folds…these are…
ALL men – ALL SINNERS! Including me! Verse 15. “This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.”
ALL in Christ Jesus! Verse 14. “And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.”

4. This ministry is in two-dimension. These are…
2. Put us into ministry
The Ministry work is not a trade or job or a career! But a CALLING from the CREATOR, the REDEEMER, the AUTHOR and FINESHER of our Faith, the LORD JESUS CHRIST!
This ministry is in two-dimension. These are…
New Covenant Ministry – General Call! – “who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, ….” 2 Cor. 3:6.
Ministry With Position! –
To minister to the Gentiles! - Romans 15:16.
As a prophet unto the Nations! Jeremiah, Jer. 1:5.
A Bishop! 1 Timothy 3:1.
The overseer! Acts 20:28.

5. 3. Makes us Models to Others! Verse 16
“However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.” - verse 16,
“Be ye follows of me, even as I also am of Christ.” - 1 Corinthians 11:1 .