In these verses Paul gives his reasons why he has every intention to persevere in his calling as a minister of the Gospel, and why we should persevere as Christians. He then goes on to explain why we should pursue heaven intensely, purposefully, comprehensively and diligently. 1 Our present and future lodgings compared. 2 Our groans in this present lodging and our desires for our future lodging. 3 Our burdens in this present lodging and our transformation in our future lodging. Application 1 What we know about ourselves: our present existence frail and transitory. 'Life hangs by a thread' J Calvin. 2 Re-thinking our attitude to our body. 'Cease immoderate care for the body' T Manton. 3 The stark contrast between belief and unbelief. 4 How we know what we know: by revelation. 5 Do you know much of this longing? 6 The assurance of it all. 'We know...' everything is going to be alright.
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