Willetton Christian Church

1 Corinthians 4:16-18. Ben Murphy. Life as a Christian in this fallen world is often an experience of tension, an experience of joy in what we have and longing for what we still look forward to. In 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Paul explores this tension by focusing on four contrasts of the Christian life; four dimensions to the life of discipleship that if we take to heart and focus on the right side of the contrast, will strengthen us to persevere when the going gets tough and live with hope and anticipation when all around us seems dark and futile.