2 Timothy 1:9 According to His Purpose

2 Timothy 1:9 (KJV) 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,

The Apostle Paul acknowledge the LORD to be the Author and Finisher of his life from salvation to service, from cradle to grave, from present life to life in eternity with Him in glory.

He saw the LORD intervening in his life to save him on the road to Damascus and to commission for service to preach the gospel especially to the Gentiles.

All of it, he saw by divine revelation, was given His people in Christ Jesus before the world began. The salvation plan was conceived and the consummation to come in earthly reign with Christ and heavenly glory. This is life with God, he confessed for our understanding. Amen.