July 6

1 Timothy 1:15

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.

I am so glad that this verse is in the Bible because it tells us why Jesus came into the world and the kind of people He came to save. If you are not a sinner, then He didn’t die for you. But I am sure that you are included because, “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23. That He would die for sinners is a marvel and a wonder. “For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:7,8. Considering all that God has done to save us, and what He continues to do, can you imagine His wrath toward those who persist in their sins and will not accept the One who sacrificed Himself for us?

Commentary by Francis L. Harris

"...what must I do to be saved?" Acts 16:30