Paul as an Example of Christian Service - 2

Paul is an example as an Apostle – as a Minister – and as a Christian

Review -- Trials Suffered for the Gospel 4b-5

A.  Hardships in General Terms -- Tribulations, needs, distresses

B. Specific Persecutions -- Stripes, imprisonments, tumults
C. Voluntary Sufferings for the Gospel -- Labors, sleeplessness, fastings

I. Spiritual Qualities and Graces 6:6-7a

A.  Pureness
B.  Knowledge
C.  Longsuffering
D.  Kindness
E.  The Holy Spirit
F.  Love Unfeigned
G.  The Word of Truth
H.  The Power of God
    I.   Weapons of Righteousness

II. His Ministry from a Human Perspective Contrasted
To the Reality of His Ministry “In Christ” 8--10

A.  Honor  &  Dishonor
B.  Evil Report & Good Report   (Slander  &  Praise)
C.  Deceivers yet True  (counted as deceivers)
D.  Unknown yet Well Known 
E.  As Dying & We Live
F.  As Chastened & not Killed
G.  Sorrowful yet always Rejoicing
H.  As Poor yet making many Rich
I.  Having Nothing & Possessing all Things