When was the grace in Christ Jesus given to us?
According to 2 Timothy 1:9, the grace given us in Christ Jesus was given before the world began. It was not according to our works but according to God's own purpose and grace. This grace is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Les teaches from 2 Timothy 1:9 that God has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to His own purpose and grace. That grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. It is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Paul was appointed a preacher, apostle, and teacher of the Gentiles. He suffered because of opposition from Jews and satanic power, for Satan did not want the gospel going to the Gentiles, yet Paul was not ashamed, knowing whom he had believed.
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: