II Corinthians 2:14

II Corinthians 1:3

“The God of All Comfort”

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 says, “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.”

There is more to learn about Jesus Christ than anyone can ever learn in a lifetime. This is one reason God wants all men to have eternal life. Those who turn from their sins to Jesus will one day learn everything there is to learn in God’s Word. The book of 2 Corinthians begins by teaching us the basics on how to follow the will of God. Following the will of God begins when Christ touches your heart and in spiritual whisper pleads with you to turn from your sins. Jesus said in John 6:65, “And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.”

Once you learn how to follow the will of God then you will be on the path to learn about God. Broad is the way that leads to destruction but narrow is the way that leads to life. A personal relationship always involves knowing about a person’s character. The same is true with God. In 2 Corinthians 1:3 says, “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”

In this verse we taught several things about the holiness of God. The Ten Commandments and the law teach us truths about the Holiness of God but so does the New Testament. God is called the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. Verses 3-7 are going to teach us about the God of all comfort. When God is called the Father it is a way of teaching law and grace. A father is an authority figure but a father is also someone who has a tenderness for his child, a great love and compassion. This is why in the Holy trinity there is the Father and the Son. Jesus Christ the only begotten Son has the preeminence because He is the one who died on the cross for our sins. Jesus suffered. Jesus fulfilled the law. Jesus defeated death. Jesus brings us to the Father.

Not only is God called the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ but God is called the Father of mercies. Where does mercy come from? Mercy if you seek its source always leads back to the throne of God where Jesus alone stands as the mediator for all men. Do not let the details of your circumstances distract you from the promises of God. Mercy is found in Christ. Christ is all powerful. Learn to seek His will by learning His promises. Mercy is God not punishing you for breaking the His Holy Spiritual law.

Psalms 43:2-3 says, “For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; and thy truth: let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.” The God of my strength. Send out thy light and thy truth. Let them lead me. God is the Father of mercies and therefore Jesus is the Son. Jesus is on the altar. Christians are all under the altar.

2 Corinthians 1:4 says, “Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” When we understand the relation between God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit we will have the comfort that God wants us to have. This means knowing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This means knowing both the difference between law and grace and how law and grace go together.

Notice in these verses talking about comfort that God the Father and God the Son, Jesus Christ is mentioned but the Spirit of God is not. In the New Testament the Spirit of God is called the comforter. When we talk about God the Father, God the Son (Christ Jesus king of Kings), and God the Spirit we should always glorify Jesus Christ. Jesus said in John 17:1-2, “These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee. As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given. ”

Why would a Christian need comfort? Because life is filled with opposition against the truth of the Word of God. In all tribulation, regardless of your circumstances, you will always have the Spirit of God to comfort you and to help you to stay focused on Jesus Christ and glory for Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:5-6 says, “For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.”

In thinking about how the Holy trinity and how the teaching of law and grace go together what is talked about in these verses is suffering for Christ and how to endure that suffering. This is because the more you understand about the Word of God the greater will become your spiritual opposition from the devil. How to handle this extreme persecution is explained in this verse: consolation and comfort. These words are emphasizing what God will do for you that you cannot do for yourself.

2 Corinthians 1:5 says, “For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.” Comfort and Consolation are mentioned together to emphasis in detail how God strengthens a Christian’s faith, helps a Christian to endure persecution and suffering and gives the saints rest from their sufferings. These words comfort and consolation also that God always gives rest from pain. Notice this verse, “For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.” The more your suffering for Christ increases you can be sure that Christ will also make your consolation abound. Do not let suffering turn you away from living by faith in the Bible.

I Corinthians 1:6 says, “And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.” When those who are mature in the in the faith, those who are willing to stand in the gape and make up the hedge of truth and be a watchman for the morning and the night season endure their affliction it always helps other Christians to endure and to have comfort and consolation through the Spirit of God and Christian fellowship.

A Christian’s affliction and even a Christian’s comfort are both used by God in his eternal grace and wisdom to help other Christians endure their sufferings. Not just your sufferings but the comfort that you receive through Christ Christ can use to help other Christian’s endure their sufferings. From faith to Faith and grace for grace. These always result in the light of the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ being brought to the lost of this world. 2 Corinthians 4:14 says, “Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.

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