Salvation for the Worst Sinners

1 Timothy 1:15:         

“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full
acceptance.” That means pay attention.

“Christ Jesus…” Who He is!      

“…came into this world to save sinners…” The only reason for
His birth in Bethlehem.      

“…of whom I am the worst.” This is not false humility. This
is an inspired statement.    

“But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me,
the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His unlimited patience as an
example for those who would believe on Him and receive eternal life.”

One of the specific reasons why God saved Paul is given
here: Paul was the worst of sinners. When you are witnessing to someone who
wants to believe, he may say that he is too bad and that Christ will not
have patience with him. That is not true because Christ had already exercised
unlimited patience for the worst of sinners. Christ’s unlimited patience for
Paul is an example for those who would believe.

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