B. Exhortation -- Do not receive the Grace of God in vain. 1b
C. The Acceptable (favorable) Time 2a This is a direct quote from Isaiah 49:8 in the LXX.
D. Now is the Accepted (favorable) Time 6:2b
II. Paul as a Minister of the New Covenant 6:3-4a
Calvin “It is an artifice (ploy or trick) of Satan to seek some misconduct on the part of ministers which may tend to the dishonor of the gospel; for when he has been successful in bringing the ministry into contempt all hope of progress is destroyed: therefore the man who wishes to serve Christ with usefulness must apply himself with all possible diligence to preserve the honor of his ministry.â€
III. Trials Suffered for the Gospel 4b-5
A. Hardships in General Terms -- Tribulations, needs, distresses
B. Specific Persecutions -- Stripes, imprisonments, tumults
C. Voluntary Sufferings for the Gospel -- Labors, sleeplessness, fastings
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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...
