1Ti 1:12 | MHM | STEP | Perverters Reproved In this passage, Paul thanks Jesus Christ for making him a minister, even though he once fought against God. He describes his past as a sinner and God’s great mercy in saving him. Paul uses his own story to encourage others and to show how wonderful God’s grace is. He also gives praise and glory to God for His kindness and wisdom. v. 12 : Paul begins by saying, I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry (1 Timothy 1:12 ). Paul knows it is Jesus who gives people the ability and trust to serve as ministers (Acts 26:16-17 ). No one can make themselves a true minister; it is Christ who calls and equips them.

‏ 1 Timothy 1:12

Perverters Reproved

In this passage, Paul thanks Jesus Christ for making him a minister, even though he once fought against God. He describes his past as a sinner and God’s great mercy in saving him. Paul uses his own story to encourage others and to show how wonderful God’s grace is. He also gives praise and glory to God for His kindness and wisdom.

v. 12: Paul begins by saying, I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry (1 Timothy 1:12 ^a). Paul knows it is Jesus who gives people the ability and trust to serve as ministers (Acts 26:16-17 ^b). No one can make themselves a true minister; it is Christ who calls and equips them.