2 Corinthians 4 - Introduction

Preaching Christ Jesus The Lord

Second Corinthians Four

In Second Corinthians Four Paul continued to explain about his work and service for God. He went through tough times but he did not allow himself to get discouraged because he knew that he was working for God. There was a very obvious contrast between Paul and some other people. He openly and boldly proclaimed the truth while others were blinded to the obvious paths of right. The gospel is hidden only to those that Satan has blinded.

Paul looked upon himself as simply a servant of God. The result of such thinking was two fold. First, he preached Christ Jesus as Lord. He knew that the treasure of the gospel was in "earthen vessels." Second, he was willing to endure the temporary sufferings of this life in order to receive the eternal weight of glory! While this was difficult for his outward person he did not loses heart because, his "inward man was being renewed day by day." The focus of Paul's life was on the unseen or eternal things that were so powerfully revealed in the New Covenant.