1 Timothy 2:7

“For this”: It was exactly for the purpose of proclaiming the above message that Paul was selected by Jesus.

1 Timothy 2:7 “I was appointed. preacher”: Paul has already noted that Jesus placed him into service (1 Timothy 1:12). The term “preacher” means “a herald”. “In the ancient world. herald was the person who by order of. superior made. loud, public announcement of the exact message the superior wanted made known” (Reese p. 56). The same term is found in 2 Peter 2:5 and 2 Timothy 1:11.

1 Timothy 2:7 “And an apostle”: See 1 Timothy 1:1.

1 Timothy 2:7 “I am telling the truth,. am not lying”: From other letters we learn that in the first century various groups or individuals had claimed that Paul was not. genuine apostle (Romans 9:1; 2 Corinthians 11:31; Galatians 1:20). Even to this day various voices in the religious world seek to argue that Paul really did not speak by inspiration. “Don't let the church ever forget the divine character of Paul's appointment to apostleship!” (Reese p. 57).

1 Timothy 2:7 “As. teacher of the Gentiles”: Paul was specifically sent to the Gentiles (Acts 26:17; Romans 11:13; Romans 15:16; Ephesians 3:1).

1 Timothy 2:7 “In faith and truth”: Paul was appointed to instruct the Gentiles about faith and truth. This statement, “indicates the element or sphere in which he discharges his office as teacher of Gentiles. He preaches with. sincere faith in the Gospel and makes. truthful presentation of the Gospel which he believes” (Hiebert p. 56).