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$\"Mark$ <\/a>True to form, Dever began with the Gospel. Paul reminds his son in the faith of the dramatic call he himself had received to preach the Gospel. He wanted to be sure that his hearers who had decided to spend a day listening to theology were really saved. He established Paul\u2019s credentials. It was Jesus who had appeared to him on the road to Damascus. Paul\u2019s teaching came with the authority of God. Timothy had also received that call. Timothy\u2019s theology was critical. The Bible really is God\u2019s words.<\/p>\n

Grace was abundantly poured out on Paul. In contrast to his previous life, God gave him the power to preach. Timothy was to be encouraged that God would provide. Christianity is not merely a religious way to talk about self-help, self-effort. Much modern \u201cChristianity\u201d is a-theological. We need God to actually act to change us. He gives us things we don\u2019t deserve, and loves us in ways that we can\u2019t imagine.<\/p>\n

Paul is humble and joyful, yet also hopeful, as he is confessing where he has come from and what God has done for him in Christ. Paul is aware of great sin, but also of great grace. This chapter is almost like a personalized Ephesians 2\u2014BUT GOD!<\/p>\n

Paul was a wolf who had become a sheep. A man full of pride became humble. A persecutor became a pastor. He wanted nothing but to serve Christ Jesus. Paul uses the word \u201csinner,\u201d a word which is rarely said today. He says still I \u201cam\u201d the worst sinner. Dever was anxious to point out that even the best Christian remains in some sense a sinner. Sin has ruined our world. None of us are immune from its effects.<\/p>\n

Paul was shown mercy, not because his ignorance and unbelief were mitigating factors\u2014rather his ignorance was culpable. He was shown mercy, not because his sins were more excusable, but precisely because they were so great. So Paul\u2019s ignorance was part of what made Paul into the greatest sinner. His very opposition to the Gospel demonstrated God\u2019s power. Paul became a pattern for those who would follow. God saved Paul to demonstrate his patience towards sinners to the world.<\/p>\n

God uses people we feel are beyond the reach of God\u2019s mercy to display his glory to the maximum. It is through us that his glory is revealed!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"