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Teaching Summary Of 2 Corinthians 4–5

Teaching Summary Of 2 Corinthians 4–5 Overall Themes The paradox of ministry — fragile vessels carrying eternal treasure. Perseverance through suffering — sustained by resurrection hope. The unseen over the seen — eternal realities shaping present endurance. New creation identity … Continue reading →

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how to stay enthusiastic

devotional post # 2168 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 2Co 4:16 So we do not lose our enthusiasm. Though our outer man is being destroyed, our inner one is being renewed day by day. 2Co 4:17 Because this insignificant momentary suffering is … Continue reading →

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motivation for mission

devotional post # 2167 2 Corinthians 4:13-15 2Co 4:13 Since we have the same spirit trusting in agreement with what has been written, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also believe, and so we also speak, 2Co 4:14 because … Continue reading →

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dying, that they may live

devotional post # 2166 2 Corinthians 4:10-12 2Co 4:10 always carrying around within the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be revealed within our body. 2Co 4:11 Because we who live are constantly … Continue reading →

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riches within rags

devotional post # 2165 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 2Co 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen containers, so that the excess of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; 2Co 4:8 we are afflicted in every way, … Continue reading →

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a flash on a face

devotional post # 2164 2 Corinthians 4:5-6 2Co 4:5 Because we are not proclaiming the brightness of ourselves, but the brightness of Lord Jesus Christ, but we ourselves have become your slaves because ofJesus. 2Co 4:6 Because God was the … Continue reading →

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openly stating the truth

devotional post # 2163 2 Corinthians 4:1-4 2Co 4:1 For this reason, since we are serving by the mercy of God, we do not give up. 2Co 4:2 But we have renounced shameful, corrupt ways. We refuse to trick people … Continue reading →

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from temporary to permanent

2 Corinthians 4:1-5:10.  The context of Paul’s earthly tent passage is Paul’s jars of clay passage.  He is defending his speaking ministry by saying that he speaks by faith, “knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us … Continue reading →

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