The Economy of Salvation According to 2 Tm 1 : 9–10

Authors

  • Janusz Wilk Wyższe Śląskie Seminarium Duchowne w Katowicach

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21906/rbl.58

Keywords:

Jesus Christ, Timothy, salvation, grace

Abstract

The article on The Economy of Salvation According to 2 Tm 1, 9–10 is the analysis of the hymnic – liturgical couplet that touches on three thematic aspects concerning salvation: the redemption of man made by God (v. 9a); perennial decision of Jesus Christ to redeem man (v. 9b) and the consequences of redemption – new, lasting life (v. 10). 2 Tm 1 : 9–10 describes salvation as God’s grace for man, who would not have been able to initiate or fulfil this act in any other way. However, man had and still has the opportunity to decide whether he wants to accept or reject its consequences. The study of 2 Tm 1 : 9–10 also points out the semantic and thematic integrity of this couplet with the whole pericope of 2 Tm 1 : 6–14. It does not disturb the main thought of the pericope (faithfulness and perseverance in the ministry of the gospel) and serves as its full explanation, showing the Gospel for which it is worth to accept suffering, martyrdom or the daily, systematic and hard work connected with proclaiming the Good News of salvation of man made by Jesus Christ.

Published

2013-03-31

How to Cite

Wilk, J. (2013). The Economy of Salvation According to 2 Tm 1 : 9–10. The Biblical and Liturgical Movement, 66(1), 33–50. https://doi.org/10.21906/rbl.58

Issue

Vol. 66 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Articles

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