"Paul, Apostle of Christ" 

2Timothy 1:1 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus..."

Understanding the perspective and life of the Apostle Paul is not an easy matter. There are very few, if any, nobler illustrations of the total transformation of a heart, than that of Paul. From persecutor and hater of believers to missionary to the Gentiles and author of the majority of Christian doctrine in God's Word is quite a marvelous journey. In all of Paul's words there is a transparency and an insight into the man who is just a human being like you and me.

In this opening verse Paul knows of what he speaks. He is a product of the will of God and a recipient of the promise of life in Christ Jesus. There is such an evidence of relationship with Paul and his Savior Jesus in every word. A relationship that must be shared, must be expressed and must be lived out. The 4 chapters of 2Timothy are Paul's last written words. Paul is a stellar example of what it is to be a follower of Jesus. 

Dawn and l saw the movie, "Paul, Apostle of Christ" Sunday afternoon. We cannot recommend it highly enough. Compelling and convicting. Inspiring and heart rending. Go see it now. You will know why l say this after you do. l want to be more fully committed to my Lord, like Paul. He really knew who he was talking about. Please let me know your response to the movie and keep reading Paul's epistles, so you know fully who he is talking about.

By His will and of His promise,
Pastor Fred