GRACE ABOUNDING TO THE CHIEF OF SINNERS (1 Tim 1:15)
1) FACT!
This is a true and faithful saying
2) FAITH!
CHRIST Jesus came into the world to save sinners
3) FAVOUR!
Of whom I am the foremost (chief)
1) FACT!
This is a true and faithful saying
2) FAITH!
CHRIST Jesus came into the world to save sinners
3) FAVOUR!
Of whom I am the foremost (chief)
1. THE NARRATIVE – (a look at the man) a) Who was he? i) Young (v20) ii) Rich (v22) iii) Prominent (Luke 18) iv) Keen (Luke 18) v) Respectful (Luke 18) vi) Asked questions (v 16 & 20) b) What did he really think? i) I’m doing pretty well! ii) Acceptance with God is not…
1. Creator 2. Child 3. Carpenter 4. Crucified 5. Christ
1) JUSTICE! (2:17) Where is the God of justice? 2) JESUS! (3:1-4) His herald, His majesty, His purity, His grace 3) JUDGEMENT! (3:5) I will draw near to you for judgement, the Lord of hosts and Judge of all.
1) MINISTRY! (v23-25) I, Paul, became a minister… (Diakonos) according to the stewardship from God. Of Servanthood, Affliction, Proclamation. 2) MYSTERY! (v26-27) Christ in you, the hope of glory! 3) MATURITY! (v28-29) To present everyone mature in Christ
1. DESIGNED! Made BY God & FOR God Body & Soul 2. DEFACED! All have sinned (Rom 3:23) 3. DESIRED! For God so loved the world (John 3:16) 4. DELIVERED! A new heaven and a new earth. The dwelling place of God is with men (Rev 21)
1. CHRIST (v 1a) 2. THE MAJORITY (vv1b-3) The DRESSING DOWN: Whitewashed tombs DEAD! – No growth/No vision/No opposition/Stained a) Remember b) Resolve c) Repent The PROMISE: “I will …” 3. THE MINORITY (vv4-5) ALIVE! – Growth/Vision/Opposition/ Unstained a) Keep clean b) Keep close c) Keep going The PROMISE: “I will …” The DRESSING…