Paul's Exhortations & Instructions to Brother Timothy 2nd Letter Volume 9

Paul tells Timothy to Never be Ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ Part 4

2 Timothy 1:11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an Apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. KJV

Paul having spoke to Brother Timothy of this magnificent gift of the Gospel of Grace that gives eternal life in heaven to every human sinner who believes and trust our Lord, Master, and Savior Jesus Christ only and completely for forgiveness of sins and the way to heaven, now declares to him and to all who would read this letter that this is the reason our Lord Jesus Christ made him a preacher of this Gospel or good news as he declares with these words, "Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an Apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles." (2 Timothy 1:11) (KJV). The English word 'whereunto' that begins this verse is translated by the Greek word eis which is a primary preposition (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). The English word 'appointed' is translated by the Greek word tithēmi meaning literally to place in a position or place and figuratively to ordain, that is, to invest with ministerial or priestly authority. The little English phrase 'a preacher' is translated by the Greek word kērux which means a herald, that is, of divine truth (especially of the Gospel): - preacher.

The little English phrase 'an apostle' is translated by the Greek word apostolos meaning a delegate; specifically an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ('apostle'), (with miraculous powers): - Apostle, messenger, he that is sent. The little English phrase 'a teacher' is translated by the Greek word didaskalos meaning an instructor (generally or specifically). The word Gentiles simply means all other people on the earth who were not Jewish or Jews. In other words, Paul divulges, declares, and defines himself as a man placed in the position of an Apostle or sent one or messenger specifically charged with the ministerial duties of going into all the world and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all the Gentile people, just as it was documented for us in the Acts of the Apostles with these words spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ to another disciple speaking about the Apostle Paul, "A follower named Ananias lived in Damascus, and the Lord spoke to him in a vision. Ananias answered, 'Lord, here I am.' The Lord said to him, 'Get up and go to the house of Judas on Straight Street. When you get there, you will find a man named Saul from the city of Tarsus. Saul is praying, and he has seen a vision. He saw a man named Ananias coming to him and putting his hands on him, so that he could see again.' Ananias replied, 'Lord, a lot of people have told me about the terrible things this man has done to your followers in Jerusalem. Now the chief priests have given him the power to come here and arrest anyone who worships in your name.' The Lord said to Ananias, 'Go! I have chosen him to tell foreigners, kings, and the people of Israel about me.'" (Acts 9:10-15) (Contemporary English Version).

Also as Paul wrote (speaking of himself) to the Church @ Ephesus concerning this bountiful grace given to him for such a task as he had of preaching, teaching, and declaring the Gospel of the Grace of God through our Lord Jesus Christ with these words, "Of this Gospel I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effectual working of His power. This grace is given to me (who am less than the least of all saints) to preach the Gospel of the unsearchable riches of Christ among the nations" (Ephesians 3:7-8) (Modern KJV). Here is what Dr. John Gill had to say about the preacher (Paul the Apostle), "And if ever there was a preacher of the Gospel, Paul was one; he preached purely, powerfully, publicly, constantly, boldly, and with all faithfulness and integrity:" Note: "In our modern era right now many men are groomed to be preachers from the time they were little boys (which there is nothing wrong with this approach), however, once the boy grows up to be a man it should be determined by him and those who have directed him down this path to get alone with God the Holy Spirit and know for sure if this is truly the will of God for his life, just as they did in the Church @ Antioch concerning what Paul and Barnabas were to do at that time for our Lord Jesus Christ as is written with these words, 'While they were worshiping the Lord and going without eating, the Holy Spirit told them, 'Appoint Barnabas and Saul to do the work for which I have chosen them.' (Acts 13:2) (Contemporary English Version)."

If you do not know the Lord Jesus Christ and His amazing healing power, pray this from your heart to the Lord Jesus Christ (you speaking directly to Him), Dear Lord Jesus, I confess to You that I am a sinner and I need Your forgiveness. I believe You shed Your Blood and died for my sins. I believe that You rose from the dead proving that You alone are God. I repent of my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I ask You Dear Lord Jesus to come into my heart and take control of my life. I want You to be my Lord, Savior, and my God. Amen...

Sincerely in Christ,

Clifford D. Tate, Sr.

Author of “Silent Assassins of the Soul - Are you Broken by Pornography and Masturbation? You can be Restored by the Lord Jesus Christ and brought into Deliverance, Freedom, and Victory! A Guide for Men and Women in the Enemy’s Crosshairs” e-book available now @ Amazon Kindle, @ Apple I Bookstore for IPod, Barnes and Noble for Nook, Reader Store for Sony Reade, Kobo, Copia, Gardners, Baker and Taylor, and eBookPie…