2 Corinthians 5:1–10 | We are Always of Good Courage

Sermon Notes

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe

2 Corinthians 5:1–10 | We are Always of Good Courage

1. EARTHLY TENT, HEAVENLY HOME a. Two Assurances b. "We know … we have” c. We Groan d. The Spirit as a Guarantee
2. WE ARE ALWAYS OF GOOD COURAGE a. The Logic of Courage b. Walk by Faith
3. THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST

John Lennon
Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people living for today

Philip Hughes
‘the earnest of the Spirit’ is not a mere static deposit, but the active vivifying operation of the Holy Spirit within the believer, assuring him that the same principle of power which effected the resurrection of Christ Jesus from the dead is also present and at work within him, preparing his mortal body for the consummation of his redemption in the glorification of his body.

John Calvin
Let us, however, consider this settled: that no one has made progress in the school of Christ who does not joyfully await the day of death and final resurrection.

Titus 2:11–13
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ

2 Timothy 4:8
Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Luke 21:28
Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.

Philippians 1:20-24
… it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.

2 Corinthians 4:17–18
… this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen.

1 Peter 1:8–9
Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Romans 8:1:
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.