Thursday 29 November 2018

November 29, 2018 - Suggested Reading 2 Corinthians 4 for Dec 2nds message on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 in our worship service at 9:00 am


“Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.”

To set forth the truth plainly – is the mission statement of the great apostle Paul.
This is quite an extraordinary chapter by an extraordinary man- but wait he calls himself a jar of clay - he seems to think he is pretty ordinary.
This chapter is full of encouragement to continue setting forth the truth plainly.
People not responding to the message?
Don’t lose heart - remember that people are blind and need God to speak light into their hearts.
Don't resort to tricks or emotional manipulation.
Keep on setting forth the truth plainly.
Hard pressed? Perplexed? Persecuted? Struck down? Given over to death?
Keep on setting forth the truth plainly.
We have believed so we speak- for the benefit of those who listen so that God’s grace would reach more and more people – causing thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.
Keep on setting forth the truth plainly.
Wasting away outwardly? Troubles anyone?
Keep on setting forth the truth plainly.

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