Title Paul's Thanksgiving (1 Tim. 01:12-17)
Content The saved saints should give thanks under any circumstances. This is because person x has a fundamental appreciation. Paul’s trials and persecutions Even in the midst of hardships like prison, what is the fundamental gratitude that a person who is too grateful can be thankful even in the midst of trials?
1. About God's Grace and Mercy (13-16)
a. Gratitude for grace 1 Grace refers to selection through 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 Compassion refers to compassion and forgiveness.
2Paul, who was the chief of sinners, was forgiven and became God's servant.
3 This was Paul's generous thanksgiving.
c. How is our gratitude? 1 Is the grace of salvation overflowing in any circumstance?
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?
1 The saved saints should always give thanks for the noble office given to them for the sake of the gospel.
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 1 Paul knew that everything he had done was done by the power of the Lord.
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 grace of salvation, for the ministry, and for the empowerment.