The Grace of Christmas

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Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners

12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 Timothy 1:12-17 ESV

1 Timothy 1:15 ESV - 15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners

1. The Recipient of God’s Grace

1 Timothy 1:12 ESV - 12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service,

Philippians 4:13 ESV - 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

2. The Result of God’s Grace

1 Timothy 1:13-14 ESV - 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2:4-5 ESV - 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ--by grace you have been saved

Acts 7:60 ESV - 60 And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Luke 23:34 ESV - 34 And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." And they cast lots to divide his garments

3. The Resources of God’s Grace

1 Timothy 1:14 ESV - and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV - 9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

1 Timothy 1:17 ESV - 17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen