Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part V)

July 10th, 2011
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Paul employed at least five elements to accomplish this mission:

1. He gave himself totally to its fulfillment.

• 1 Corinthians 9:19 - To become what he needed to become to win as many as possible
• 1 Corinthians 9:12 - We put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ
• 2 Timothy 2:10 - Endure everything for the sake of the elect
• ~2 Corinthians 11:22-33 - Endured and worked harder than anyone
• 2 Corinthians 12:15 - Gladly spends for you everything

2. He earnestly longed for the salvation of sinners.

• Romans 9:1-3 - He wish he could paid the price for them
  
• Romans 10:1 - My heart's desire for you to be saved
  
• Galatians 4:19 - Was in pains of childbirth for their salvation

Key Phrase: Paul gave himself totally to the fulfillment of the mission