Daily Devotions

2 Timothy

2 Timothy 
Day 
Day 11

"But has now been revealed..."

Text: 2 Timothy 1:10

DIVINE REVELATION

One of the most significant doctrines the apostle Paul held close to his heart was his understanding of “divine revelation”. The following text highlights this deep sense of appreciation of the revelation of God.

“But has now been revealed by the appearing
of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who has abolished
death and brought life and immortality to light
through the gospel.”
2 Timothy 1:10

1. “But has now been revealed”

a) What has been revealed?
b) The answer is to be found in a careful study of 2 Timothy 1:9-10.
c) A summary of what has been revealed:-
i) Our salvation
ii) Our calling
iii) God’s own purpose of saving us
iv) Grace given to us in Christ
v) The abolishing of death
vi) Life and immortality
vii) The gospel of Christ

 

2. “The appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ”

a) This has reference to the first coming of Christ.
b) He came to be the Saviour of mankind.
c) His very name, “Jesus” literally means “Saviour”.
d) He came as the Christ, the Anointed One.

 

3. What Christ accomplished

a) “Abolished death”

He has effectively abolished death for He is the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25).

b) “Brought life and immortality”
i) Jesus promises an abundant life in Him (John 10:10).
ii) He also promises immortality or “eternal life” through faith in Him (John 3:16).
c) These blessings are brought to light in the Gospel He proclaimed.