Reflection on Christ's Sacrificial Love

1 Timothy 1:15–17 ESV

15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Christ’s sacrificial love is true and trustworthy.

1 Timothy 1:15 ESV

15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.

Christ’s sacrificial love is purposeful.

1 Timothy 1:15 ESV

15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.

“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”

Christ’s sacrificial love is for us.

1 Timothy 1:16 ESV

16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.

“But I received mercy for this reason”

“this reason” referring to Christ came to save sinners.

Christ sacrificial love for us is received by grace

Christ sacrificial love for us humbles us (Paul admits he is the foremost (worst) of sinners.)

Christ sacrificial love for us demonstrated in an unconditional manner.

Christ’s sacrificial love is for His Kingdom.

1 Timothy 1:17 ESV

17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.