lensline

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Universal (edgy)

By ChurchWiseAISource: illustratetheword.com14 wordsAI-crafted by ChurchWiseAI

1 Timothy 1:12-17 is a mirror—if it offends, it’s doing honest work—today, not someday.

Topics & Themes

Grace Mercy Salvation Paul’s Testimony Faithfulness

Scripture References

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Powered by ChurchWiseAI

IllustrateTheWord is part of the ChurchWiseAI family — AI tools built for pastors, churches, and ministry leaders.

PewSearch

Find Your Church Home

The most complete church directory in the US and Canada. 240,000+ churches searchable by location, denomination, and tradition.

Search Churches

More Illustrations for 1 Timothy 1:12-17

4 more illustrations anchored to this passage

LensLines™

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)

In 1 Timothy 1:12-17, love becomes public: the kingdom confronts systems that crush the vulnerable.

1 Timothy 1:12-17Progressive/Social JusticeGraceMercy

Related Illustrations

LensLines™

Acts 9:1-6 — Lutheran (pastoral)

Acts 9:1-6 offers rest: you are loved before you are improved—today, not someday.

Acts 9:1-6LutheranConversionDivine Encounter

Back to all illustrations

ChurchWiseAI

Voice Agent & Church Chatbot

24/7 AI phone receptionist and website chatbot for churches — answers calls, handles questions, and follows up with visitors automatically.

See AI Tools

AI voice agent & chatbot for your church — from $29.95/mo.

See Plans

LensLines™

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

1 Timothy 1:12-17 calls for a real response—grace invites, but love must be chosen—today, not someday.

1 Timothy 1:12-17Arminian/WesleyanGraceMercy

LensLines™

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Lutheran (pastoral)

1 Timothy 1:12-17 offers rest: you are loved before you are improved—today, not someday.

1 Timothy 1:12-17LutheranGraceMercy

LensLines™

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Black Church (edgy)

1 Timothy 1:12-17 calls out quiet compromise—silence in suffering is not neutral—today, not someday.

1 Timothy 1:12-17Black ChurchGraceMercy

LensLines™

Luke 15 — Reformed (classic)

Luke 15: Under God’s sovereignty, it magnifies grace and summons covenant faithfulness to God’s glory.

Luke 15ReformedGraceRepentance

LensLines™

Luke 15 — Arminian/Wesleyan (edgy)

Luke 15: By prevenient grace, it doesn’t flatter us—invites a real response that grows into holy love.

Luke 15Arminian/WesleyanGraceRepentance

LensLines™

Ephesians 2 — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

Ephesians 2: By prevenient grace, it invites a real response that grows into holy love.

Ephesians 2Arminian/WesleyanGraceReconciliation

LensLines™

Ephesians 2 — Reformed (pastoral)

Ephesians 2: Under God’s sovereignty, it meets us gently—magnifies grace and summons covenant faithfulness to God’s glory.

Ephesians 2ReformedGraceReconciliation

LensLines™

2 Kings 5 — Lutheran (classic)

2 Kings 5: As Law and Gospel, it exposes our need and comforts us with Christ’s gift.

2 Kings 5LutheranHealingHumility

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Universal (edgy)

Topics & Themes

Scripture References

Powered by ChurchWiseAI

PewSearch

Free Photos for Your Sermon

More Illustrations for 1 Timothy 1:12-17

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)

Related Illustrations

Acts 9:1-6 — Lutheran (pastoral)

ChurchWiseAI

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Lutheran (pastoral)

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Black Church (edgy)

Luke 15 — Reformed (classic)

Luke 15 — Arminian/Wesleyan (edgy)

Ephesians 2 — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

Ephesians 2 — Reformed (pastoral)

2 Kings 5 — Lutheran (classic)