Ancient Future Ministries

This passage is the balance of the Chiasm

A 7:4 - Joy

     B 7:5-7 - Titus

         C  7:8-13a - purpose and effect of the letter (key to the passage)

      B 7:13b-15b - Titus

A 7:16 Joy

 

Collection for the believers in Jerusalem

This passage is the middle of the Chiasm

A 7:4 - Joy

     B 7:5-7 - Titus

         C  7:8-13a - purpose and effect of the letter (key to the passage)

      B 7:13b-15b - Titus

A 7:17 Joy

This passage is the beginning of a Chiasm

A 7:4 - Joy

     B 7:5-7 - Titus

         C  7:8-13a - purpose and effect of the letter (key to the passage)

      B 7:13b-15b - Titus

A 7:17 Joy

The importance of NOT being unequally yoked together.

Often God's servants are not recognized or accepted, but that doesn't change our charge to serve, regardless of the consequences.

Paul is willing to suffer for Christ to see the Kingdom of God advanced.

Because we are in Christ, we are a new creation

Living by faith and not by sight

We are tabernacling here on the earth until Father calls us home.

Ministry often involves suffering. After all, if it was good enough for Christ, why should we expect anything different?