Title Paul's Thanksgiving / 1 Timothy 1:12-17
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Topic: Paul's Thanksgiving / 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Introduction: The saved saints should give thanks in any case. For x, the fundamental sense
because there is a Paul's trials and persecutions, even in the midst of suffering like prison
What is the fundamental gratitude that people x can be thankful for even in the midst of trials?
1. About God's Grace and Mercy (13-16)
a. Gratitude for grace
1 Grace refers to the selection by special love.
2Paul was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a murderer.
3 God did not call Paul because of his good deeds, but chose him by grace.
b. Gratitude for mercy
Mercy means being pitiful and forgiving.
2Paul, who was the chief of sinners, was forgiven and became God's servant.
3 This was Paul's generous thanksgiving.
c. How about our appreciation?
1 Under any circumstances, are you overflowing with gratitude for the grace of salvation?
2 The thanksgiving for salvation must always overflow like the breath of a living person.
2. Thank you for your trust (12)
a. God approved it.
1 He recognized me as a faithful person and believed in me as a sincere person.
2The Lord did not stop forgiving but also trusted Paul.
b. was given a position;
1He established them as glorious workers for the kingdom of God and the gospel.
c Are you grateful for the position God has given you?
1Saved saints should always be thankful for the noble office given to them for the sake of the gospel.
All.
2 Always give thanks for the Lord's approval and trust.
3. Thank you for giving me strength to bear it (verse 12).
a. Thanks to the Lord who made it possible
1Paul knew that everything he had done was done by the power of the Lord.
2 It is the grace of the Lord that I am who I am (1 Corinthians 15:10)
b. He gave us the strength to work.
1 He has given us faith, the Holy Spirit, gifts, health, and a good environment.
c. Let us examine and give thanks for the powers and gifts we have been given.
1 Let's meditate on what gifts and abilities He has given us
Conclusion: Our basic gratitude is gratitude for the saving grace, office, and empowerment.
Therefore, no matter what circumstance we are in, we should be overflowing with gratitude.