_CHRISTIAN SIMPLICITY_ ‘The simplicity that is in Christ.’ 2 Corinthians 11:3 I propose to consider the text under four heads. Simplicity in doctrine, leading to simplicity in motive, followed by simplicity in practice, connected with simplicity in hope. I. SIMPLICITY IN DOCTRINE.—Man, alarmed a... [ Continue Reading ]
_PAUL’S SUFFERINGS_ ‘In labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.’ 2 Corinthians 11:23 The world now knows for what principles the great Apostle of the Gentiles suffered; but he was regarded by his contemporaries as a subverter of ancient customs, a... [ Continue Reading ]
_A PARADOX_ ‘If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.’ 2 Corinthians 11:30 What a strange saying, what an astonishing paradox, and from such a man! St. Paul is one of the very few men, everyone must admit, who have exercised a real influence on the whole c... [ Continue Reading ]