Since the Holy Spirit is our guarantee that God will soon give us glorious eternal resurrection bodies, we can be encouraged today and make it our aim to please the Lord now in every way. In part 6 of 2 Corinthians: Overcoming Affliction With Christ’s Love and Truth, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Corinthians 5:1-10.
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Study Notes
Your Forever Home
We do NOT lose heart because…
- As we gaze upon the glory of God, we are being transformed into the image of Christ from one degree of glory to another.
- Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
- This light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.
Understanding the Text
- Temporary Tent to Eternal Building (5:1)
- Groaning and Longing (5:2-4)
- The Spirit as a Guarantee (5:5)
- Away from the Body, Home with the Lord (5:6-7)
- Aim to Please the Lord (5:9-10)
Applying the Text
- Be of good courage!
- Aim to please the Lord