Timothy, Greek Jew – Common Church Man – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Rocky Santangela
Jul 6
4 min read

Updated: Aug 13

Timothy, Greek Jew – Base Art – Common Church Man – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Called With A Holy Calling

Timothy, Greek Jew is a 5-cost Man being from the Church Age with 4 Strength and 3 Hope, featuring Zeal, which allows him to Challenge immediately when played. This makes him an excellent midrange play, useful for taking early initiative or removing freshly deployed threats before they can act.

A Calling Before Time

Timothy’s life was a testimony to the power of God’s calling and the unifying grace of the gospel. Born to a Jewish mother and a Greek father, he stood as living proof that in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, but a new creation formed in grace. His ministry with Paul revealed that the gospel was never bound to one nation, culture, or tradition, it was eternal truth, established before the world began, destined to be revealed in Christ. The Spirit that filled Timothy was the same Spirit that moved through the prophets, declaring the Messiah who would save all who believe.

This holy calling did not rest on personal achievement or inherited status. The law could not produce it. Tradition could not sustain it. It flowed entirely from God’s own purpose and grace. Like the calling of Abraham, it was initiated by God Himself, anchored in promise, and fulfilled in the person of Jesus. Every step Timothy took in the ministry was part of a divine plan written before creation, a plan that revealed the heart of God to rescue, redeem, and raise up a people in righteousness.

This card's verse is 2 Timothy 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,"

The eternal nature of this calling points to something unshakable: salvation is fully established in the will of God, rooted in His grace, and secured by His power. Timothy’s journey was not to earn this favor, but to walk in it with boldness. His zeal came from knowing the work was already finished in Christ. That same zeal burns in every believer who understands that grace is the origin, the means, and the end of our life in Him.

Timothy, Greek Jew – Full Art – Common Church Man – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

The Boldness of Grace

Paul’s letters to Timothy breathe the urgency of the gospel. He was charged to preach the word, to guard the faith, to reject every shadow of self-righteousness, and to lift high the banner of Christ’s finished work. This was the calling of one who had been gripped by the revelation of grace, a calling to stand in the midst of opposition and speak truth that sets captives free. True boldness is born in grace, because grace removes the fear of failure and fills the heart with the certainty of God’s favor.

This is the same grace revealed in the Old Testament through shadows and types. The tabernacle, the priesthood, the sacrifices, all were pointing toward Jesus, the One who would fulfill every requirement of the law through His obedience. In Him, the believer stands holy, acceptable, and fully pleasing to God. This truth fueled Timothy’s ministry and continues to fuel every servant of the gospel today.

Believer, we have been saved and called with a holy calling, not according to works, but according to His purpose and grace given in Christ before time began. We are chosen in Him, sealed by His Spirit, and empowered to walk in His victory. Our life is hidden with Christ in God, and our steps are guided by His purpose. We move in boldness, speak with authority, and live with eternal certainty, because the One who called us is faithful, and He has already completed the work.

Strategic Use In Gameplay

The Zeal keyword transforms Timothy into more than just a stat block, he becomes a proactive answer to board developments. Whether you’re playing aggressively or trying to maintain pressure in a midrange deck, his combination of initiative and solid stats delivers reliable board impact.

Synergies and Plays:

Instant Board Presence: His Zeal allows for immediate interaction, removing a threat or forcing a trade the moment he's played.
Sturdy Tempo Play: With 4 Strength and 3 Hope, he can often take down a Being while still sticking around, maintaining presence.
Man Synergy: Easily enhanced by Church or Man tribal effects, he fits well into strategies that reward classification cohesion.