Chief Sinners

by Tim Davidson | A Verse A Day

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

(1 Tim. 1:15 KJV)



This verse describes all who read it. Jesus came into the world to save sinners and Paul said that this saying is true. Paul proclaimed that he was the worst sinner of them all. But Paul was describing the condition of his life before he was saved and not after he was saved.

The Message Bible says: Here’s a word you can take to heart and depend on: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. I’m proof—Public Sinner Number One.

The phrase “of whom I am chief” may also be accurately written, “of whom I have been chief.” Did Paul continue in his “chief sinner” ways after Jesus had redeemed him? No, Jesus gives salvation to sinners. We will never be the same as we were. Our life turns from darkness to light, from death to life. Wow, being saved by Jesus is really something.

Today’s Thought to Take With You:

I was a sinner but now I’m a new person in Christ Jesus, redeemed and saved.

  • Reading Plan A: Luke 9:1-36

  • Reading Plan B: Mark 3

  • Reading Plan C: Judges 10,11; Luke 9:1-36

Source: A Verse A Day by Tim Davidson

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Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.

He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.

God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.

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