1Ti 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
1Ti 1:16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
Paul, in the past had been rounding up Christians, even killing them, thinking that this was his service to God. When Jesus shined in his heart he was changed. The chief of sinners was sent as an apostle to the nations. His mission was to preach Jesus and the cross; the way of salvation from our sins. His passion was to save lives , for Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost. (Luke 19:10)
Paul's life was an example of the mercy and grace of God who is long suffering towards us. Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and all of us were sinners, and to give to us eternal life.
It is our responsibility to intercede in prayer for the lost. We are to pray for our chiefs, our leaders in Washington and those of authority over us. The power of God is able to save even the chief of sinners.
Eph 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
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