1 Tim. 1:15–Jesus Came To Save Sinners

1 Tim. 1:15–"The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of who I am the foremost."

This is a great verse, revealing Paul's deep understanding of why Christ came or, rather, who He came for.  Furthermore, this "saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance–that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners."  I assure you that I could say so much more about this but, to be quite honest, this verse pretty much speaks for itself so I'll just re-state and ask that you take some tome to consider its truth for your life today.

1 Tim. 1:15–"The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of who I am the foremost."

1 Timothy 2:1-2–Prayers Are to Be Made For The Leaders

1 Timothy 2:1-2–"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made to all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way."

It seems appropriate on the week of the midterm elections for this verse to come up as a verse of the day.  We often forget that this is actually a major theme of Scripture, that we would maintain a certain deference and respect for our leaders.  Part and parcel to this perspective is that we would pray, recognizing that, ultimately, it is God who has placed the leaders in their places for His purposes (Romans 13:1).

Because this, and a whole host of other Scripture verses that support this same position, our prayer should be that we would be humble and reverent in prayer for our leaders and those people that God has placed in leadership positions.

1 Timothy 2:5-6: One God and One Mediator

1 Timothy 2:5-6: "For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Jesus Christ, who gave Himself up as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time."

While this verse is brimming with sufficient theological wealth to satiate even the most zealous lover of God, I want to point out the emphasis of this passage: there is one mediator...who gave Himself up as a ransom for all.  It is this point that strikes the heart, stiffens the neck, and excites the blood because it is this point that forms one of the fundamental blocks of Christian faith.

Jesus, the man from Nazareth who performed miracles along the Palestinian countryside of the first century AD and claimed to be God, is the one mediator between God and men.  What is remarkable to consider is that Jesus alone performs all the exigencies of the justification necessary for Him to become the "ransom for all."

It was because of who Jesus is as the very begotten Son of God that qualified Him to become our sole mediator, that singular bridge to God Himself.  We can only marvel at this reality with an awe that God would, in His divine wisdom, has crossed the great chasm uncrossable by man so that all man may cross it to reach the Lord.  Praise God for this great joy!