Paul continues his observation started in 2 Corinthians 4:16 that the temporal body is temporary but the resurrection body is eternal. He longs for the time when the temporary body will be done away with and he will receive his glorified body. His confidence is based...
Paul has sacrificed much to bring the gospel to many including the Corinthians but he counts all of the pain and difficulties as minor when placed against the backdrop of an eternity with Christ. An exposition of 2 Corinthians 4:12-18. You can download the notes for...
God delights in using imperfect messengers to communicate the beauty of the Gospel. Paul spent his adult life spreading the Gospel. He was afflicted, persecuted, and pursued but never abandoned or despairing. The power of God shined through his life and he was gladly...
In this section, Paul reminds the Corinthians that he had a shameful past but he has renounced it. His handling of the word of God has been pure and straightforward for their benefit. He allows that if the gospel is veiled, it is so because of the blinded and wicked...
The self-imposed veil that obscures our view of the Lord Jesus Christ is removed from the elect at salvation. It remains with unbelievers. Once removed, ministers of Christ who are the Church, are sanctified day by day, step by step to become the letter of...