The Glory of Christ in His Sacrifice

The Glory of Christ in His Sacrifice 1 Timothy 2:5-7 Reasons to pray for all kinds of people to be saved (embrace the gospel): 1) Glory of God (v2b) – Praying this way sanctifies the Church. 2) Pleasure of God (v3) – Praying this way pleases God. 3) Desire of God (v4) – God's heart and plan is to save all kinds of people. 4) Death of Christ (v5-6) – Praying this way aligns with the purpose and value of Christ's sacrifice a. Exclusive – Christ is the to reconcile people to the one God. b. Love – Christ suffered and died of sinners c. Power – Christ's death His people from their sins d. Scope – Christ died of people. 5) Ministry of Paul (v7) – God appointed Paul to bring the Gospel to the Gentiles. How is Jesus uniquely qualified to reconcile people to their Creator? In what ways does the sacrifice of Christ declare His glory? What attributes of Christ shine forth from His sacrifice? How does failing to pray for all kinds of people to be saved demean Christ's sacrifice? Why are the singularity of God and the exclusivity of Christ not welcome news to the popular culture? How can we explain that the singularity of God and the exclusivity of Christ are truly good news? For Further study: Dt 6:4; Mk 10:45; Acts 4:12; Rom 3:29-30; 5:6; 8:32; Gal 1:4; 2:20; 4:4; Eph 5:2; Phil 2:5-7; Heb 2:14-17; Rev 5:9.