Faithful, True, or Trustworthy Statements “ Pastoral Epistles ” 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus

Statement 1 “This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.” 1 Timothy 1:15

Christ—the Anointed One John 1:40,41 John 1:45 The Messiah –The Anointed One, the Son of David. He was the One for whom the Jews longed! Luke 2:25,26, Luke 22:67 Matthew 2:1,2

Jesus Matthew 1:19-21 “Jehovah is Salvation” or “Savior” Joshua Hebrews 12:2 Philippians 4:13 Acts 4:10-12

Came A purpose—a plan! John 1:1 John 1:11 Ephesians 1:4

Into the World John 1:14 –“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” “God manifested in the flesh” Philippians 2:5-11 Hebrews 4:15

To Save Hebrews 2:9 –“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” (Ephesians 1:7) Hebrews 9:11-16,28 Hebrews 10:12-14

Sinners That is you and me! –“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) –“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8) Romans 6:23 Christ Jesus came into this world to save sinners!

Did He die for you in vain? What will you do with this great truth? Only by obedience can one benefit from Christ’s death on the cross. WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO WAIT?

T ERMS OF E NTRANCE Romans 10:17 John 8:24 Acts 17:30 Romans 10: Peter 3:21 Acts 2:47 Revelation 2:10