Most of us are probably familiar with the words of the great Apostle to the Gentiles in these verses. But don't miss the valuable jewels around these great boulders of truth.
I. THE TRUTH ABOUT OURSELVES
1. We are dependent upon others [v. 9, 21]
2. We are dying [v. 13, 20]
1 Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
3. We are despised [v. 16]
1 Corinthians 1:28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.
II. THE TRUTH ABOUT PEOPLE
1. People will forsake you [v. 10, 16]2 Corinthians 4:9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor ° forsake thee.
2. People will oppose you [v. 14-15]
Acts 9:13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
3. People will profit you [v. 11]
can be profitable [v. 11] eu[crhstoß euchrestos, yoo'-khrays-tos; easily used, i.e. useful:--profitable, meet for use.
2 Timothy 2:21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
Philemon 1:11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
III. THE TRUTH ABOUT THE LORD
1. The Lord will stand with us [v. 17]
2. The Lord will strengthen us [v. 17]
Acts 9:22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
Romans 4:20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
1 Timothy 1:12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
2 Timothy 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 11:34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
3. The Lord will deliver us [v. 17-18]
2 Corinthians 1:10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;
4. The Lord will preserve us [v. 18]
1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
1 Timothy 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
2 Timothy 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began
Hebrews 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
5. The Lord will be with us [v. 22]
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