1. Thanking Christ Jesus
1 Timothy 1:12-17

2. Thanking
Christ Jesus
1 Timothy 1:12-17

3. What God Has Done For Us We are sinners.
Paul’s sin: 1 Tim. 1:13; Acts 22:4-5; 26:9-11
Our sin: Rom. 3:23; Ecc. 7:20; Rom. 3:10; Gal. 3:22
God showed mercy (1 Tim. 1:13)
Mercy = Not punishing when due
To Paul: 1 Tim. 1:13
To us: Rom. 11:32; 1 Peter 1:3

4. What God Has Done For Us God’s Grace Grace = unmerited favor
More than abundant (1 Tim. 1:14) God’s Part.
Ephesians 2:4-8
Faith and Love. Man’s Part.
John 8:24; 1 John 4:16-19
Titus 3:5
Christ came to save sinners!

5. Why Was Paul Chosen? To demonstrate God’s patience (1 Tim. 1:16)
As an example to us (1 Tim. 1:16)
James 4:4-10

6. What Should Be Our Attitude?
Thank Jesus Christ (1 Tim. 1:12) Heb. 13:15; Col. 3:15
God Strengthened Paul (1 Tim. 1:12)

7. What Should Be Our Attitude? Sinners Going On To Serve God
Paul
Abraham
Jacob
Moses
David
Peter

8. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9)
Will you turn to God?