Thesis: There is a general suffering that is common to all humans due to the Fall in which sin entered the world. But there is a more specific suffering associated with the advance of the Gospel that is called persecution.
1. IMPRISONED FOR GOSPEL (v. 12) * Even in hardship, gospel can be shared * every circumstane is opportunity to share gospel
2. IMPRISONED FOR CHRIST (v. 13) * Every situation is chance to trust Christ * Do you exude Christ in every situation
3. IMPRISONED FOR OTHERS (v. 14) * Paul's imprisonment didnt just effect those he communicated with inside prison, but it encouraged those outside prison * Others Christian convictions can embolden us to promote the Gospel * Confidence comes from the Word: - 2 Timothy 4:2 - Matthew 5:18 - Psalm 119:89 - 1 Peter 1:24-25
CONCLUSION: Christ suffered the ultimate persecution for the Gospel - whipped, beaten, crucified; but accepted it for the joy that that Gospel message proclaimed. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Him, proclaiming the same message (2 Corinthians 5:20-21).
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