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Adventistische Schriften über: "Ellen G. White’s teachings on 1 Timothy 1:12–15, especially Paul’s conversion, his past as a persecutor, mercy, his empowerment for ministry, and the fact that Christ came to save sinners."
Answer
The provided texts do not offer a systematic exposition of every verse in 1 Timothy 1:12–15; however, one quotation explicitly takes up Paul’s statement in verse 15. Together, they show how Ellen G. White describes Paul’s conversion as a turning point brought about through his encounter with Christ, and recalls his past persecution of believers. She connects this story with Christ’s mercy, Paul’s calling to ministry, and the salvation of sinners.
Paul’s Past and Christ’s Mission to Save
»Paul did not seek to shield himself; he portrays his sin in its darkest colors and does not try to lessen his guilt. He says: “Many of the saints I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them. […] In furious rage I persecuted them even to foreign cities.” He does not hesitate to declare: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.”«
Conversion and the Call to Ministry
»In the wonderful conversion of Paul we see the miracle-working power of God. […] Jesus, the name above all others, whom he had hated and despised, revealed Himself to Paul to arrest his frenzied, though sincere, course and to make this most unlikely instrument a chosen vessel to bear the gospel to the Gentiles. […] With zeal and perseverance he had been a persecutor of the church of Christ.«
Transforming Mercy
»Paul related the story of his conversion from stubborn unbelief to faith in Jesus of Nazareth as the Redeemer of the world. […] From that hour Paul was a new man, a sincere and earnest believer in Jesus, transformed by merciful grace.«
Calling, Ministry, and Forgiveness
»At Paul’s conversion the Lord had declared that he was appointed to be a minister to the Gentiles, “to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins.”«
Original Sources (English)
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