GODS AMAZING GRACE Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? How might sharing this help get the church back on center? THEIR IS NO SAVING GRACE IN THE LAW.WHICH PAUL HAD BROKEN THEM ALL. ONLY BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST. NO MATTER WHAT WE HAVE DONE NO MATTER HOW FAR DOWN WE HAVE GONE GODS GRACE IS AMAZING.TRUST IN THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prosenstein Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? How might sharing this help get the church back on center? I think Paul comments on his own life to give us hope. Paul was once one of the worst sinners, a persecutor and a violent man. But God showed grace and mercy to Paul and used him in His mission. This gives us hope that God can and will also use us in His mission, no matter what we have done in the past. I think Paul wants to encourage Timothy and the church to hold firm in the faith and stand for sound doctrine because we are chosen to be apostles and ambassadors of Christ to spread the gospel and His love. We do this by the grace and mercy of God. Sharing his life allows Paul to admit that he was once wrong, but he realized this and turned from wrong thinking. He is encouraging the church to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary C Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I think that Paul wanted them to remember after the Law comes grace and forgiveness. I believe he wanted to remind them that after you make your committment to christ you are no longer under the law. I think some of the leaders of the church were trying to put the peope back under the law. As they remember about God's grace and forgiveness maybe they would go back to their first love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raynebow78 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Paul is showing them examples of why the law is needed. He is showing them what the law was intended for. He is also giving them reason to trust him. After all, he knows what being ungodly is all about. Paul is telling the church that all men have sinned. Even Paul. All men at some point need the law. God pours his grace and mercy freely; on all men. God does not choose us by our rank or standing, or by how well we carry out the law. He gives it freely. All men are entitled to His love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannh Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I think Paul wanted to show them that his life was a testament to the grace of God. He wanted to show them that even though he was a blasphemer and persecutor-two incredibly serious sins against God Himself-God's grace transcended that and Paul was shown truth and mercy. In order to do that, he starts with something they can relate to-the law. He decribes that the law is for the ungodly and sinful in order to show them the right way to act. Perhaps members of the church at Ephesus will see themselves in some of these descriptions. Then Paul goes on to give them hope-he was once a sinner against God, but now with God's mercy Paul is His servant. He wants to create in them a hunger for truth, justice and God's love. I think he is doing this so that they will draw back to the important things of serving the church instead of being caught up in the false doctrines and controversies that are splitting them apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marloes Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? How might sharing this help get the church back on center? Pauls confesses that he was a terrible sinner. Even though, Jesus saved him and made him even an apostle. Lessons for us: He can save everybody. We must confess our sins. Leaders are not allowed to pretend that they are perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioned Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? In his instructions to Timothy, Paul comments on his own life not denying who he was before Christ called him into the ministry. Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? Paul's admonishment to Timothy and to those who will read the letter was instruction on the value of the law versus the gospel which he now preaches. How might sharing this help get the church back on center? Paul tells them that even though he was a student of the law, the gospel that he now preaches supersedes the law that he followed prior to conversion. He was telling them this to combat the false teachers that were teaching against the gospel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy Crans Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? How might sharing this help get the church back on center? Because of his own life, he can show how merciful our God is. Paul wants to tell the church that no matter what has taken place in the past in their lives, God still loves us and is willing to have mercy for all who believe in Him. Paul want the church to know that "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst", that God poured out His mercy and love to him, as an example, for those who would believe on Him and receive Him and have eternal life. He sincerely wants them to know the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambler Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? How might sharing this help get the church back on center? I think he is trying to show them that eventhough he was zealous for the law that he was doing it in ignorance and that they were as well. He shows them that they need to focus on faith in Christ because no matter how much they were in error that there is forgiveness and eternal life in the mercy of Christ. Their focus must be on Christ and his teachings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbiemoore Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? How might sharing this help get the church back on center? because he was himself under the law and lost with out God and When he came to know jesus he found that he was doing wrong but to show them that any one can change he put his own life experince for an example. to show them that the law was ment for the world and the churchcould abide by the law if they follow Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynette66 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? How might sharing this help get the church back on center? I think Paul is trying to show others that you may make mistakes, or be in the wrong, but we are forgiven and it's not too late to change your ways and follow Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suedeboy Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Before we can answer this question,we have to understand who Paul is before he became an Apostle.Paul was a brilliant lawyer well-versed with the Jewish laws and traditions.He was also a member of the Pharisee and one of the best when it comes to following the laws and customs of the Jewish people.He was also one of the leader who persecuted the Christian and the mention of his name bring fear to the Christian.So Paul brought all this to Timothy and the Church attention that in spite of him observing all the laws,he was not able to save himself until he met Jesus.Ephesians 2:8-9 states "for by grace you have been save through faith and not by yourself.It is a gift of God".So Paul is telling Timothy not to be astray by the false teaching but to stand firm on the promise of the gospel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don 57 Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? How might sharing this help get the church back on center? 1.Paul's was illustrating how he use to be as a blasphemer and a persecutor of Christians and how God poured out His grace and unlimited patience with Paul. Paul shares this with Timothy and the church to showed them that God's grace would be sufficient for them also. This will help the church, because they could be forgiven by God's grace, and receive eternal life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 So that all can know that salvation is for everyone - that no one is excluded from God plan of Salvation or His purpose for all of humanity. . . John 3:16-18 (NKJV) 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18 He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 2 Peter 3:9 (NKJV) 9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 (NKJV) 3 [b]For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara A. Lee Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? How might sharing this help get the church back on center? He shares this information about his life to prove that you can be the worst of sinners and when you choose to folow Jesus, you become a different person. The sharing of this information can make the people think about what they are doing and change there ways. When a church follows a false doctrine they are not in line with Jesus. And he can and will do something drastic to the people to get thier attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prized servant Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Oh, what relief isn't it. This is one of my favorite verses. (describes myself to the "T"). Great verses for new believers it puts satan in his spot. There is no condemnation in Christ! But with all that said, doesn't it show the true Spirit in Paul to show humbleness. Someone hand picked for the starting of the Church, being honest to the point of knowing he needed Jesus and not the other way around. That verse alone sums it up for me but who am I fooling many do. I know I'm ranting but the word stirs me. This Word on the Law just shows it's for us all; however, Paul illustrates it in a matter (for us the individual) to examine and see if it fits. He doesn't persecute with it. Are you or aren't one of these, if our heart is right we acknowledge it on ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamjar Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? How might sharing this help get the church back on center? [/quot Paul lived under the law until Jesus Christ entered his life, after this he lived in faith and love. Paul wanted the church to see that the law is good but faith and love of Christ is more important. Paul was sharing because he wanted the church to see that God's grace is all the church needed to get back on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 I think that Paul comments on his own life after a paragraph on the law because he has been there and done that and he wants to warn others about the pit fall. Sharing this helps get the church back on center because they will listen to him now that they know he has already been through the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyla Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? How might sharing this help get the church back on center? Paul wanted the people to know exactly what type of man he used to be, and how Jesus had changed him, the chief of sinners. He wanted to let the people know how God's Grace was sufficient for them also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleswings01 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Q2. (1 Timothy 1:12-14) Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)? Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? How might sharing this help get the church back on center? Paul commented on his own life after a paragraph of the law because:His life was a testimony.He was sinful in nature, not abiding by the law but God showed him mercy.He was saying that if God can show him mercy then God is able to shower his mercy and unlimited patience on those who would believe on Him and receive eternal life. He shared this with Timothy and the church so that they would be cautious and learn from Paul's experience. Sharing this would help get the church back on center because they would listen and take the advice of someone who is experienced.Also they would know that God is merciful, everloving and forgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen7373 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11) I believe that Paul wanted to share his own life so that we could understand that change is possible, to turn away from sin and walk the good news. Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? Paul shares hos experiences with Timothy and the church in order to show us how god's grace will always be there for us and o forgive us for our sins. God will never forsake us. How might sharing this help get the church back on center? It is apparent that the church was not conducting godly. Paul wanted to church to understand that gods laws are not for the righteousness but for the needy and sinful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 When Paul reminds Timothy and the members of the various churches of his past, he can contrast that with the change that Jesus has made in his life. He has changed from a persecutor of the church and Christians to one of the most active of Jesus' apostles. This would surely have given hope to many of those, like many of us, who have fallen away from the lives we should be living. If a man like Paul can be changed so radically, there is hope for us as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmcclung50 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 paul wants us to know that whatever we have done, no matter how far we have fallen god loves us and is going to have mercy on us. God will use our weaknesses to teach us and make us stronger. Also we will be more accepting of people who have fallen and how they need acceptance,love,and forgiveness from god Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbrand van Schalkwyk Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Why does Paul comment on his own life after a paragraph on the law (1:8-11)?Why does he share this with Timothy and the church that will read the letter? Paul 1st lived very strictly accourding to the law, and as such he was actually a murderer although he didn't see it that way at the time. He wants his followers, and Timothy to learn from his mistakes so that they dont repeat them. How might sharing this help get the church back on center? Since he admits that he was wrong, it might help the church to also admit its faults so that they do something about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdmdbybld Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I believe that Paul wants them to give them an insight as to who God is, and how merciful and loving he is. That even though they were doing wrong (and he did a lot of what seem unforgivable), that God is able to forgive them and love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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