PAUL AND THE FALSE TEACHERS In 2 Corinthians 3:6, Paul had said he was a minister of the new covenant. Knowing that he had tried to destroy Christianity, Paul was ever thankful for God's mercy which allowed him to preach the gospel (1 Timothy 1:12-13). That mercy and great message gave him courage... [ Continue Reading ]
GOD'S PROCLAIMERS WILL OVERCOME The treasure would be the gospel. That treasure is carried to the world in earthly vessels, that is, our bodies. Because the body is weak, the greatness of the message it carries is better seen. Also, it is easy to see such a frail body is not the source of such a po... [ Continue Reading ]
A PROPER VIEW OF SUFFERING Since he believed death would be followed by a resurrection, and his suffering brought God glory, Paul did not give up hope and quit fighting. While the physical body was gradually destroyed by suffering, the spiritual man grew stronger, because of it, daily. The apostle... [ Continue Reading ]