The Light of the Gospel
1Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God,1 we do not lose heart. 2But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice2 cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God. 3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants3 for Jesus' sake. 6For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Treasure in Jars of Clay
7But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
We Do Not Lose Heart — Part Two
2 Corinthians 4:7–18 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 56:58 • ID: 3170
We Do Not Lose Heart — Part One
2 Corinthians 4:7–18 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 49:58 • ID: 3169
Gospel Ministry — Part Two
2 Corinthians 4:1–7 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 56:14 • ID: 2632
Gospel Ministry — Part One
2 Corinthians 4:1–7 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 47:32 • ID: 2631
The Call of Ministry
2 Corinthians 4:1–7 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 42:36 • ID: 2160
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