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2 Corinthians 4:3

Paul had a glorious ministry that flung wide-open the door of salvation to men. He opened up the Word of God and taught the glorious gospel of grace to Jew and Gentile alike. This apostle of God revealed many of the biblical truths and treasures which we have received as a free gift of grace, by trusting in Christ Jesus as Saviour.

Paul had been a strict Jew - a Pharisee of the Pharisees. Paul had followed the traditions of men. read more...

2 Corinthians 4:4

In context, Paul is talking about the glories of the New Covenant of God. He is rejoicing in the wonderful promises that are founded on the blood of Christ – the gospel that removes all who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ from the condemnation of the Law, for the free gift of God is eternal life to all who believe on Christ. Because of the glories of the wonderful gospel of Christ, where the life and light of salvation flows to all who believe, Paul rejoices to read more...

2 Corinthians 4:6

The first Word of God at the dawning of creation was: "Let There Be Light." And that same Word of God at the advent of each born-again creation-in-Christ is also: "Let There Be Light." It is the God Who spoke His creative Word over the dark earth in the beginning, and it is same Spirit Who brooded over the face of the deep Who dispels the darkness in a man's heart at salvation. It is He Who floods the glorious light of the read more...

2 Corinthians 4:7

Our mortal bodies are made from the dust of the earth and for the duration of our earthly life we live in frail, feeble, perishing bodies, which are decaying and dying. Seemingly they are of little worth to the great, powerful, omnipotent, eternal Creator, Who is to be praised forever and ever, amen. And yet God has taken those apparently useless, insignificant human forms and poured into them a revelation of the glorious gospel of His only begotten Son.
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2 Corinthians 4:8

What radiant delight filled the heart of the apostle Paul as he joyfully proclaimed the good tidings of the gospel of Christ Jesus.

Paul knew that the enemy of our soul uses every trick and deceit to veil the truth from those that are dead in their trespasses and sins. He knew that the enemy of our soul, as a roaring lion, seeks to extinguish the light of the triumphant teaching of truth, and to quench the witness of those that read more...

2 Corinthians 4:9

There was much persecution of the early church, and a good deal of Paul's teaching was about the persecution of the saints and how we should address issues of ill-treatment, torment, and torture. There continues to be much persecution in the Church today and although the methods of torture may differ, the aim is to shipwreck the faith of the saints and render their testimony impotent.

Paul's ministry objective was to teach the read more...

2 Corinthians 4:11

Having been chosen by God and called to be an apostle of Christ, Paul proclaimed the glorious gospel of grace with great boldness of spirit, but he also presented it with much humility of heart. Paul taught that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ. He taught that when the truth of God's Word shines into our hearts, by faith, we are given the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ - but he also warned that the Christian read more...

2 Corinthians 4:16

Paul's church epistles were written to different groups of Christians, dealing with matters that were important to their need at the time, and yet they address issues that remain relevant today. Paul's letters were written as an integrated whole, yet progress from one train of thought to the next. Paul's writings were written to correct any error, preach a clear gospel message, provide encouragement, and address issues of concern.

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2 Corinthians 4:17

None of us want to invite pain and suffering into our lives and Paul is an example of a man who went through much suffering in this world for being a Christian. At times he despaired even of life, and yet despite his terrible persecution and many imprisonments, Paul willingly endured his suffering with godly grace, patient endurance, and unspeakable joy.

Paul considered the sufferings he endured for Christ's sake as a light read more...