2 Timothy 1:9-11

2 Timothy 1:9-11

[9] Who  hath saved  and  called  us with an holy  calling,  not  according to  works,  but  according to  his own  purpose  and  grace,  which  was given  in  Christ  Jesus  before  the world began,  [10] But  now  made manifest  by  the appearing  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath abolished  death,  and  life  and  immortality  to light  through  the gospel:  [11] Whereunto  I  am appointed  a preacher,  and  an apostle,  and  a teacher 

What does 2 Timothy 1:9-11 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul enlarged on the glory of the gospel to rekindle a fresh appreciation of it in Timothy. This is one of the seven Song of Solomon -called liturgical passages in the Pastorals all of which expound the essentials of salvation (cf. 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 1 Timothy 3:16; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Titus 2:11-14; Titus 3:3-7). [1] God has delivered us from the penalty and power of sin. He has called us to a special purpose, not because of us but by His free choice. He enables us to achieve this purpose by His sufficient grace that comes to us in Christ. Our calling took place before the creation of the universe (cf. Ephesians 1:4; Romans 16:25; Titus 1:2), but God has revealed its full dignity only since Christ has come. Jesus Christ destroyed the effects of death and made it possible for us to live with God eternally. The gospel is the revelation of this plan, but Timothy appears to have felt ashamed of it! Paul proudly acknowledged that God had appointed him, of all people, a herald (announcer), an apostle (establisher), and a teacher (perpetuator) of this good news. What an honor and privilege it is to communicate the gospel!