2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Contents: Truth taught, commended by the life. The preaching of the Lordship of Christ. The suffering of true ministers with Christ.

Characters: God, Christ, Paul.

Conclusion: A steadfast adherence to the truths of the Gospel, backed by constancy and sincerity, will commend the servant of God to the opinion of wise men. They should not be of proud spirit, but realize that they themselves are but vessels of little worth and in their perplexities for Christ's sake let them know that God is able to support them and in Him they should ever trust and hope.

Key Word: Ministry, 2 Corinthians 4:1.

Strong Verses: 2 Corinthians 4:2; 2 Corinthians 4:5; 2 Corinthians 4:6; 2 Corinthians 4:7; 2 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 4:16; 2 Corinthians 4:17; 2 Corinthians 4:18.

Striking Facts: 2 Corinthians 4:13-14. A great sustaining power for the persecuted servant of Christ is the hope of resurrection through Him. This hope will save us from sinking. We know that Christ was raised and His resurrection is an earnest and assurance of ours. What reason has a Christian to fear death who dies in hope of being raised by the Lord Jesus?