1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. He now explains how fully he received of God's mercy in spite of his unbelief. I. THE MERCY OF THE LORD OVERFLOWED IN GRACE ON GOD'S SIDE. "But the grace of our Lord super-abounded." His salvation was of free grace. He had done nothing to deserve it, but rather everything to forfeit his claim upon it. It was grace first that made him a Christian, and then made him an apostle. II. THE MERCY OF THE LORD OVERFLOWED IN FAITH AND LOVE ON MAN'S SIDE. "With faith and love that are in Christ Jesus." 1. These two graces are the fruits of grace. When grace abounds, they will necessarily abound. 2. Faith stands in opposition to his old unbelief. It is that grace which receives every blessing from Christ, and gives him all the glory, bringing peace, joy, and comfort into the heart, and ending in eternal life. 3. Love stands in opposition to his former rage and cruelty. He now has love to God and man. 4. His faith and love find their true spring in Jesus Christ, as in him all fullness dwells. - T.C. Parallel Verses KJV: And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.WEB: The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. |
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