“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; Who hath save us and called with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Je’sus before the world began [election], But is now made manifest [apparent] by the appearing of our Saviour Je’sus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gen’tiles. For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day [Judgment Day, The return of Jesus Christ]. Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Je’sus. That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Ho’ly Ghost which dwelleth in us [the elect].” 2 Timothy 1:7-14
Posted on: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:56:58 +0000