2/10/2012

Being the captives of Christ in His triumphal procession scattering His fragrance

In 1 Corinthians we see that Paul writes to the Corinthian believers who were fleshly and even fleshy that they would aspire to grow in life and be governed, dominated, led, moved, controlled, and guided by their mingled spirit. In 2 Corinthians we see the apostle’s speaking concerning their ministry and he used five metaphors to describe and illustrate what they were, how they were constituted, and how they were behaving as ministers as the new covenant. These five metaphors are: captives of Christ (2 Cor. 2:14), incense bearers (2:14-16), letters of Christ (3:1-3), mirrors beholding and reflecting (3:18), and earthen vessels with a priceless treasure (4:7)...
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Source: A normal believer in Christ


Next portion: The believers are living letters of Christ for others to read and know Christ in them
Former portion:  Will it work this year?

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