Chapter 1

1:9  Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

saved (See Scofield "Romans 1:16") .

grace Grace (in salvation). vs. Titus 2:11 ; Romans 3:24 . (See Scofield "John 1:17") .

1:10  But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

Saviour

(See Scofield "Romans 1:16") .

1:12  For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

suffer

The believer's resources in a day of general declension and apostasy are:

(1) Faith 2 Timothy 1:5 .

(2) the Spirit 2 Timothy 1:6 2 Timothy 1:7 .

(3) the word of God 2 Timothy 1:13 ; 3:1-17 ; 2 Timothy 4:3 2 Timothy 4:4 .

(4) the grace of Christ 2 Timothy 2:1 .

(5) separation from vessels unto dishonour 2 Timothy 2:4 2 Timothy 2:20 2 Timothy 2:21 .

(6) the Lord's sure reward 2 Timothy 4:7 2 Timothy 4:8 .

(7) the Lord's faithfulness and power 2 Timothy 2:13 2 Timothy 2:19 .