Daily Grace
Don’t be Distracted
“Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly” (1 Timothy 4:7). Paul’s point was that it’s important for us to have the right target and stay focused on it. “Train yourself to be godly” is the aim of our Christian...
The Mystery of Godliness
“Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory” (1 Timothy 3:16). We’re...
A Good Reputation
“He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap” (1 Timothy 3:7). How unbelievers see Christians has a great impact on our influence with them. Whether they will hear us or not will be greatly...
The Importance of Prayer
“Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing” (1 Timothy 2:8). Jews believed that prayer expressed in the Temple was more effective than prayer prayed elsewhere. Some individuals still regard prayer as producing more...
God Wants Everyone to Be Saved
“This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:3-4). When the Philippian jailer asked the apostle Paul, “What must I do to be saved?” Paul answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you...
Jesus Came to Save Sinners
“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst” (1 Timothy 1:15). Paul had a history of violently opposing Jesus and His Church. He specified the nature of his own sin in this...
God’s Grace Has Made us What We Are
“The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus” (1Timothy 1:14). Paul had a lot about which he could have boasted. He was the foremost missionary of the early Church, taking the gospel where it had never...
God’s Love Secures Us
“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance” (2 Thessalonians 3:5). How can God really love me? That question has occurred to most of us. When we doubt His love it leads to frustrating attempts to do enough to change God’s mind so He can...
Eternal Encouragement and Good Hope
“May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word” (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17). We are saved by grace. Ephesians 2:8...