1 Timothy 2:5

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; FOR THERE IS ONE GOD. God's unity in essence and purpose proves His comprehending all His human children (created in His image) in His offer of grace (cf. the same argument from His unity, ; ); therefore all are to be prayed for. 'The universality of the dispensation is proved by the unity of the Dispenser' (Ellicott). is proved from ; from . The One God is common to all ...

5_For there is one God _This argument might, at first sight, appear to be not very strong, that God wishes all men to be saved, because he is one; if a transition had not been made from God to men. Chrysostom — and, after him, others — view it in this sense, that there are not many gods, as idolaters imagine. But I think that Paul’s design was different, and that there is here an implied comparison of one God with the whole world and with various nations, out of which comparison arises a view of both, as they mutually regard each other. In like manner the Apostle says, “Is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also of the Gentiles? Yea, it is one God who justifieth the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through faith.’ (Romans 3:29.) Accordingly, whatever diversity might at that time exist among men, because many ranks and many nations were strangers to faith,

1-7 The disciples of Christ must be praying people; all, without distinction of nation, sect, rank, or party. Our duty as Christians, is summed up in two words; godliness, that is, the right worshipping of God; and honesty, that is, good conduct toward all men. These must go together: we are not truly honest, if we are not godly, and do not render to God his due; and we are not truly godly, if not honest. What is acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, we should abound in. There is one Mediator, and that Mediator gave himself a ransom for all. And this appointment has been made for the benefit of the Jews and the Gentiles of every nation; that all who are willing may come in this way, to the mercy-seat of a pardoning God, to seek reconciliation with him. Sin had made a quarrel between us and God; Jesus Christ is the Mediator who makes peace. He is a ransom that was to be known in du...

Verse 1 Timothy 2:5. THERE IS _ONE GOD_] Who is the maker, governor, and preserver of all men, of every condition, and of every nation, and equally wills the salvation of all. _AND ONE MEDIATOR_] The word μεσιτης, _mediator_, signifies, literally, a _middle person_, one whose office it is to reconcile two parties at enmity; and hence _Suidas_ explains it by ειρηνοποιος, a _peace-maker_. God was offended with the crimes of men; to restore them to his peace, Jesus Christ was incarnated; and being God and man, both God and men met in and were reconciled by him. But this reconciliation required a _sacrifice_ on the part of the peace-maker or mediator; hence what follows....

FOR THERE IS ONE GOD - This is a reason for offering prayer for all people, and for the declaration 1 Timothy 2:4 that God desires that all people should be saved. The reason is founded in the fact that he is the common Father of all the race, and that he must have the same desire for the welfare of all his children, He has made them of one blood Acts 17:26, and he must have the same interest in the happiness of all; compare Ephesians 4:6 note; Romans 3:30 note. AND ONE MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MEN - see...

EXPOSITION 1 TIMOTHY 2:1 _First of all_,_ that _for _that_,_ first of all_,_ _A.V.; _thanksgivings _for _and giving of thanks_._ _A.V. I EXHORT THEREFORE. The insertion of the connecting particle "therefore" marks that this arrangement of Church prayers is a part—as the following words, first of all, mark that it is the first part—of that charge or administration which was now committed to Timothy. SUPPLICATIONS, PRAYERS, INTERCESSIONS, THANKSGIVINGS (see the Prayer for the Church Militant). The question naturally arises whether the first words here used—δεήσις προσευχάς, and ἐντεύξεις—have any distinctive meaning, or are merely accumulated, like synonyms m legal documents, or various phrases in rhetorical addresses, to ensure completeness and to add force. It

FOR THERE IS ONE GOD,.... This does not so much regard the unity of God, with respect to himself, or his divine essence, though that is a truth; but does not carry in it any apparent and forcible reason why all men should be prayed for, for which it is produced; but the unity of God with respect to men, as that there is but one God, who is the Creator of all men, and who, in a providential way, is the Saviour of all men; and in a way of special grace is the one God, the one covenant God of all sorts of men, of Jews and Gentiles; for he has taken of the latter into the covenant of his grace, as well as the former, and has loved them with a special and distinguishing love, has chosen them in Christ to salvation, and has sent his Son to redeem them; and of these he calls by his grace, regenerates, sanctifies, adopts, pardons, and justifies; see Romans 3:29 and therefore all sorts of men, Ge...

II. CONCERNING PRAYER CHAPTER 2 __ 1. Prayer for all men and for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1) 2. The place for the man and the woman (1 Timothy 2:8) 1 Timothy 2:1 Instructions are now given by the apostle. The first concerns prayer. “I exhort, therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty (literally, gravity). For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, who will have all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.” The God who is our Father is also the Sav

1 Timothy 2:1 to 1 Timothy 3:16. THE CHARGE RESPECTING CHURCH REGULATIONS. (_a_) 1 Timothy 2:1. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 1 Timothy 2:1. Public Prayer. Paul requires, as of first importance, the offering of public prayer in a catholic spirit. Since the Christian's rejection of state-religion might appear treasonable, he especially names kings and high officials (_cf._ Romans 13:1 ff.). Such prayer for all men is well-pleasing to God. For His will is all men's salvation and enlightenment, as is shown by (_a)_ God's own Unity

So then the first thing I urge you to do is to offer your requests, your prayers, your petitions, your thanksgivings for all men. Pray for kings and for all who are in authority, that they may enjoy a life that is tranquil and undisturbed, and that they may act in all godliness and reverence. That is the fine way to live, the way which meets with the approval of God, our Saviour, who wishes all men to be saved, and to come to a full knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one Mediator, between God and man, the man Jesus Christ, who gave himself a ransom for all. It was thus he bore his witness to God in his own good times, a witness to which I have been appointed a herald and an envoy (I am speaking the truth: I do not lie), a teacher to the Gentiles, a teacher whose message is based on faith and truth. Before we study this passage in detail we must note one thing which shines...