1. A Study Of 1 st Timothy Lesson #2 1 Timothy 1:12-20

2. Exhibit A (Paul): The Grace of God (1:12-17) 11 according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust.  12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled [to render strong] me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry

3. Exhibit A (Paul): The Grace of God (1:12-17)  13 although I was formerly a blasphemer [abusive in speech], a persecutor [to drive away, chase after], & an insolent man [violent]; Acts 8:1-2; 9:1; 22:4-5; 26:9-12; 1 Cor 15:9  but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 1 Cor 2:14; 2 Cor 4:3-4; Acts 23:1; Lev 5:17-19; Luke 23:34; Num 15:30-31

4. Exhibit A (Paul): The Grace of God (1:12-17)  14 And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant [superabound], with faith & love which are in Christ Jesus.

5. Exhibit A (Paul): The Grace of God (1:12-17)  15 This is a faithful saying & worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I AM CHIEF [foremost]. Eph 3:8 – To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ

6. Exhibit A (Paul): The Grace of God (1:12-17)  16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.

7. Exhibit A (Paul): The Grace of God (1:12-17)  17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor & glory forever & ever. Amen.

8. Repeating the Charge to Oppose False Teachers (1:18-20)  18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 having faith & a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck,

9. Repeating the Charge to Oppose False Teachers (1:18-20)  19 …concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck, 20 of whom are Hymenaeus & Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme. 2 Thess 3:6; Rom 16:17; 1 Tim 6:5; 1 Cor 5:11 2 Tim 2:16-18 (Hymenaeus); 2 Tim 4:14 (Alexander)

10. Chapter One: Application  “Purity” in doctrine & lifestyle is an ongoing & essential work for the church.  We all wield “influence” for good or evil.  “Idle talk” will destroy the local church & the individuals who practice it.  Christ can “enable” anyone to change from what he is to what he ought to be.