- Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control. 1 Timothy 2:15 – Ok, so at first this passage seems to be saying something different than what the rest of scripture says. That ladies can find salvation through having kids. I though wanted to talk about this because that’s not what is being said, and in fact, it doesn’t at all contradict other scripture. We see in the verses before this one it speaks about the sin of Adam and Eve. Do you remember the curse put on Eve of pain during childbirth? What we see being said here is that even though there was a curse and sin in the life of Eve, and all ladies, she/they could still find salvation through all that in faith and love. See the difference. It’s saying that even through sin in our lives we can still find salvation. That’s right in line with scripture! So ladies, and gents, know that even through all the sin in our lives, salvation is available to us! I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 473
- This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 – God desires all people to be saved and to know the truth. While there is a lot of theological conversations that surrounds passages like this about free will and God’s sovereignty, I believe we can see the heart of the Lord within this passage. God wants people to be saved from their sin. God doesn’t enjoy seeing any fall under the condemnation of their sin, which is why He provided for us a Savior in Jesus. God also desires all people to know the truth of His word. He wants each person to know His love for them, to become aware of their sin, and to know His plan of salvation. God desires all people to be saved and to know His truth…the question is though do we feel the same way? Do we want all people to be saved and to know the truth of scripture? On the surface and maybe verbally we would say yes, but when it gets down to speaking on certain individuals, our answers may not be as clear. How about the person that deeply hurt you, or the criminal that hurt your loved one, or the dictator across the word causing havoc, or the ex that you only speak vile things about? Do you want them to have the joy of heaven and forgiveness of their sins? God desires all people to be saved and to know His truth, and so should we. Will that always be easy? No, in fact that piece may be one of the most difficult parts of your faith life with Jesus, but it is following the example of Jesus. Pray that the Lord would change your heart to match His when it comes to such individuals and be open to however God may use you in their lives. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2485
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