2. I. The Gospel is Honest About our Sin – Paul’s Past
A. What Paul Was Formerly
1) Blasphemer
2) Persecutor
3) Insolent Opponent

3. I. The Gospel is Honest About our Sin – Paul’s Past
B. How Paul Acted
1) Ignorantly
2) In Unbelief

4. I am the Foremost of Sinners
I. The Gospel is Honest About our Sin – Paul’s Past
C. How Paul Saw Himself Now
I am the Foremost of Sinners

5. II. The Gospel Offers Mercy & Grace Freely – Paul’s Conversion
A. A Trustworthy Saying
B. “But I Received Mercy” (Repeated Twice)
C. Grace Overflowed

6. III. The Gospel is Truly Transformational – From Foremost Sinner to Foremost Missionary
A. Paul Never Stopped Being Amazed
B. Paul is Fine Being Jesus’ Poster Child for Mercy
C. Timothy Needs to Realize That God Has Also Judged Him Worthy by Appointing Him into Service

7. IV. The Glorious Gospel Should Lead to Heartfelt Praise
A. The Transcendent God
B. The Condescending God
1) King of Ages
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”
2) Immortal
3) Invisible
4) Only God