2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Introduction:

From grace and peace to mercy and comfort

I. The Father's giving (v. 3)

A. Our Savior

B. Mercies

C. All comfort

II. The children's receiving (vv. 4,5)

A. Continual comforts

B. Comforts in affliction

C. Extent of comforts

    1. receiving comfort in all our affliction

    2. comforting others in any affliction

D. Fellowship in Christ's sufferings

III. Summary and application

Sufferings not worthy to be compared with glory to come or with grace now