0526. THE FAITHFUL SAYING

THE FAITHFUL SAYING

1Ti_1:15

This is the Apostle’s own testimony, a declaration of his own experience (1Ti_1:12-15). The "saying" is not his own, he got it from others. It is of world-wide significance.

I. It Reveals the Love of God. Nature may seem "red, tooth and claw." God is love.

II. It Reveals the Grace of Christ "Christ Jesus came into the world." "Where from? What to do? (1Co_8:9).

III. It Reveals the Need of Man. "Came into the world to save sinners." He came not as a capitalist to assist in case of failure, but as a Saviour to save.

IV. It is a Faithful Saying. It is in perfect accord with the character of God and the condition of men. It has come from the lips of Him who is the Truth (Joh_7:17).

V. It is Worthy of all Acceptation. Worthy of being accepted by all, and worthy of being altogether accepted by ail classes and conditions of men.

Autor: James Smith