1I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time. 7And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles.Christ is the screen that does not separate us from God but allows access to him directly. The veil is torn and we are redeemed. Let us not forget that God who created all things is living in us, breathing and working out his meticulous plan throughout all creation, simultaneously. He is not distant, but very much within.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
1 Timothy 2:1-7
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