We declare the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. We declare that light has shone out of the darkness, even when the darkness does not comprehend it. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. Such is Paul's point. Therefore, since you have this ministry, a ministry of adversity, a ministry that uses frail humanity, a ministry that buffets in an unfriendly world, a ministry that depends on truth but is rejected by many, a ministry that at its best only strengthens the adversity because of the opponents, since you have this ministry, you declare Christ.
Eternity is in view.
Last updated October 28, 2000.