I. Paul Illustrates the Value of both Suffering and Comfort 1:6-7
Because Paul was willing to preach and suffer persecution, the Gentiles in general and the Corinthians in particular had the gospel preached unto them. See Isaiah 40:1-11
II. The Magnitude of Paul's Suffering v. 8-9a
Phillips: We were completely overwhelmed, the burden was more than we could bear, in fact, we told ourselves, this is the end!
III. The Disease this Suffering Helped Prevent – Self-Trust v. 9b
IV. The Three-fold Deliverance of God v. 10
V. The Prayers of the Saints v. 11
God has commanded us to pray for one another. Prayer teaches us our unworthiness. Prayer is a great benefit to our souls! There is the thankfulness that comes from answered prayer
VI. Paul's Simplicity and Sincerity v. 12-14
v. 12 – simplicity = honesty or singleness of purpose sincerity = pure motives The opposite of simplicity is duplicity. Duplicity = deceit, deception, dishonesty, unfaithfulness, treachery, fraud, or betrayal
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Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
