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.”
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...