Wednesday, February 29, 2012

GOSPEL NUGGET # 68

1Ti 1:15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"---it is reliable, receivable and remarkable.

1. Here is a word that is reliable: It "is a faithful saying"
It is God's Word. It can be trusted. He will not lie.

2. Here is word that is receivable: It"is worthy of all acceptance"
It is God's Word. It is the truth. It must be accepted.

3. Here is a word that is remarkable: "of whom I am chief"
Even the chief of sinners is not excluded.
However, it is only sinners who will actually rely on Christ and receive Him who will experience His remarkable salvation.