2 Timothy 1:10

“But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, etc.] The grace according to which the elect of God are saved and called; though it was given to them in Christ, before the world was, yet lay hid in the heart of God; in his thoughts, council and covenant; and in Jesus Christ; and in the types, shadows, sacrifices, prophecies, and promises of the Old Testament; but is now made manifest in the clearness, freeness, and abundance of it by the appearance of Christ, as a Saviour in human nature; who is come full of grace and truth, and through whom there is a plentiful exhibition of it to the sons of men: who hath abolished death; the law of sin and death, which is the cause…”

“But . . . now . . . manifest--in contrast to its concealment heretofore in the eternal purpose of God "before the world began" (Ti2 1:9; Col 1:16; Tit 1:2-3). appearing--the visible manifestation in the flesh. abolished death--Greek, "taken away the power from death" [TITTMANN]. The Greek article before "death" implies that Christ abolished death, not only in some particular instance, but in its very essence, being, and idea, as well as in all its aspects and consequences (Joh 11:26; Rom 8:2, Rom 8:38; Co1 15:26, Co1 15:55; Heb 2:14). The carrying out of the abolition of death into full effect is to be at the resurrection (Rev 20:14). The death of the body meanwhile is but temporary, and is…”

“But is now made manifest - The purpose to save us was long concealed in the divine mind, but the Saviour came that he might make it known. Who hath abolished death - That is, he has made it so certain that death will be abolished, that it may be spoken of as already done. It is remarkable how often, in this chapter, Paul speaks of what God intends to do as so certain, that it may be spoken of as a thing that is already done. In the meaning of the expression here, see the notes at 1 Corinthians 15:54; compare the notes at Hebrews 2:14. The meaning is, that, through the gospel, death will cease to reign, and over those who are saved there will be no such thing as we now understand by dying.…”

“By the appearing of our Saviour - This implies his whole abode upon earth. Who hath abolished death - Taken away its sting, and turned it into a blessing. And hath brought life and immortality to light - Hath clearly revealed by the gospel that immortal life which he hath purchased for us. 2 Timothy 1:12”

“1:10 God’s gift of grace has been made . . . plain in history by Christ Jesus (see Rom 16:26; 1 Pet 1:20). • by the appearing: See study note on 1 Tim 6:14. • broke the power of death: See 1 Cor 15:26; 2 Thes 2:8; Heb 2:14. • the way to life: See 2 Tim 1:1; 1 Cor 15:53-54; Titus 1:2. • through the Good News: Salvation is provided by Christ, but its effects are mediated through proclamation of the Good News (see Titus 1:2-3; Rom 1:16-17; 10:14-15).”

“now: Isa 25:7, Isa 60:2, Isa 60:3; Luk 2:31, Luk 2:32; Rom 16:26; Eph 1:9; Col 1:26, Col 1:27; Tit 1:3, Tit 2:11; Pe1 1:20, Pe1 1:21; Jo1 1:2 our: Isa 43:3, Isa 45:15, Isa 45:21; Luk 2:11; Joh 4:42; Act 5:31, Act 13:23; Tit 1:4, Tit 2:13; Tit 3:4; Pe2 1:1, Pe2 1:11, Pe2 2:20, Pe2 3:2, Pe2 3:18; Jo1 4:14 who: Isa 25:8; Hos 13:14; Joh 11:25, Joh 11:26; Co1 15:54, Co1 15:55; Heb 2:14, Heb 2:15; Rev 20:14 abolished: Luk 13:7; Rom 3:31, Rom 6:6; Gal 5:4 \*Gr. and hath: Ti2 1:1; Joh 5:24-29, Joh 5:40, Joh 14:6, Joh 20:31; Rom 2:7, Rom 5:17, Rom 5:18; Co1 15:53; Co2 5:4; Pe2 1:3; Jo1 1:2; Rev 2:7, Rev 22:1, Rev 22:2, Rev 22:14, Rev 22:17; Luk 11:36; Joh 1:9; Co1 4:5; Eph 1:18; Heb 10:32; Rev 18:1…”