“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. Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
1 Timothy 1:16-17 KJV
Paul explaining his reason to rejoice, “Yet I was captured by grace, so that Jesus Christ could display through me the outpouring of his Spirit as a pattern to be seen for all those who would believe in him for eternal life. Because of this my praises rise to the King of all the universe who is indestructible, invisible, and full of glory, the only God who is worthy of the highest honors throughout all of time and throughout the eternity of eternities! Amen!” Jesus displays His perfect patience for those who believe in Him. This is why Paul’s heart is filled with rejoicing for the King of all ages. Christ’s physical body didn’t decompose in the tomb but was raised in resurrection. So Paul breaks into this doxology because of his own personal experience of God. Those who know how much they’re forgiven will be captured by Jesus’s grace and continuously give God praise. Let’s give Him glory, honour and praise forever and ever. Amen!
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