2 Timothy 1:9
who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,

Application:

Why should we be willing to suffer for the gospel? Because through it, God saved us—not by our works—but according to his own purpose and based on his grace, which he revealed to us through his Son, Jesus Christ.*

God planned this in his love before time began, and it has been made evident through the Son’s appearance as our Savior. Through his sacrificial atoning death on the cross, Christ abolished death and brought us life and immortality … through the gospel. The mere possibility of death should not negate an effective ministry, as it is no longer a concern for the believer.*

Paul emphasizes that God chose us before the foundation of the earth, as stated in Ephesians 1:4-5:

just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,

Our service to God is not meant to earn salvation, but rather to be an act of worship and praise for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ  (Ephesians 2:8-10).

*References taken from Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 576.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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