It is not that Paul loved Timothy less when he wrote that first letter, but that Paul was now expressing it more. As life drew to a close, he realized in a deeper way Paul’s how dear Timothy was to him. Paul had promise of life” in Jesus Christ, and Christ had “the defeated death (2 Tim. 1:10). Paul was able to extend to Timothy mercy, and “grace, peace.” It is interesting that Paul to his greeting when he added “mercy” wrote to pastors (1 Tim 1:2; 2 Tim 1:2; Titus 1:4). Paul knew that pastors earned the need for mercy! Love is expressed in His continual Mercy and Grace God’s which result in our experiencing Peace with God Love to be committed to Sacrificial commitment to and for another. Seeking the best for another, even if at our own expense. Love cannot wait to give for the betterment of its object. Indifference / Apathy is the opposite of love; Hate is negative love both love and hate care deeply – Mercy Punishment reprieved [Mercy and Grace always work together - never one without the other. They always result in Peace with God] NOT receiving the real justice that we actually deserve but rather receiving Grace that we do not deserve punishment set aside – Grace Undeserved favor To receive good we don't deserve One who stoops down low to offer kindness to someone beneath him. Riches At God’s Christ’s Expense [Grace and Mercy always work together - never one without the other. They always result in Peace with God] Peace Being right in God's eyes Possessing confidence and contentment without fear Whenever Paul speaks to or of Timothy there is a warmth of loving affection in Paul's voice. "My beloved child," he calls him. Timothy was his child in the faith.
It is not that Paul loved Timothy less when he wrote that first letter, but that Paul was now expressing it more. As Paul’s life drew to a close, he realized in a deeper way how dear Timothy was to him. Paul had “the promise of life” in Jesus Christ, and Christ had defeated death (2 Tim. 1:10). Paul was able to extend to Timothy “grace, mercy, and peace.” It is interesting that Paul added “mercy” to his greeting when he wrote to pastors (1 Tim 1:2; 2 Tim 1:2; Titus 1:4). Paul knew that pastors earned the need for mercy! God’s Love is expressed in His continual Mercy and Grace which result in our experiencing Peace with God Love to be committed to Sacrificial commitment to and for another. Seeking the best for another, even if at our own expense. Love cannot wait to give for the betterment of its object. Indifference / Apathy is the opposite of love; Hate is negative love – both love and hate care deeply Mercy Punishment reprieved [Mercy and Grace always work together - never one without the other. They always result in Peace with God] NOT receiving the real justice that we actually deserve but rather receiving Grace that we do not deserve – punishment set aside Grace Undeserved favor To receive good we don't deserve One who stoops down low to offer kindness to someone beneath him. God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense [Grace and Mercy always work together - never one without the other. They always result in Peace with God] Peace Being right in God's eyes Possessing confidence and contentment without fear Whenever Paul speaks to or of Timothy there is a warmth of loving affection in Paul's voice. "My beloved child," he calls him. Timothy was his child in the faith.
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