II Corinthians
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Series on II Corinthians III The Defense of Paul’s Apostleship C Conclusion, Part Two 2 Strength of an Apostle, Text: 13:1-14 Title: Final Warnings Introduction The New International Version calls this chapter “Final Warnings.” Paul has filled his letter with the love of a spiritual father. He has humiliated himself by comparing himself with the…
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Series on II Corinthians III The Defense of Paul’s Apostleship C Conclusion, Part One 1 Signs of an Apostle. Text: 12:11-21 Title: Signs of an Apostle Introduction In our text the apostle Paul expresses his fatherly concern for the Corinthians. Verses 14-18, Now I am ready to visit you for the third time, and I…
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Series on II Corinthians III The Defense of Paul’s Apostleship B Caring 2 Boasting in Weakness, Text: 11:16-12:10 Title: Tradition and Truth Introduction In his poem “The Singer” Calvin Miller pictures Christ as a royal troubadour who comes to Jerusalem. He is the only one who can sing the ancient star song of God. He…
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Series on II Corinthians III The Defense of Paul’s Apostleship B Caring 1 Betrothal to Christ Text: 11:1-15. Title: The Great Engagement Introduction This part of Second Corinthians is concerned with Paul’s defense of his apostleship in the face of false teachers. We are caught in a cosmic battle between truth and falsehood. The populace…
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Series on II Corinthians III The Defense of Paul’s Apostleship A Criticism, Part 2 Boasting in Christ, II Cor. 10:8-18. Title: The Root of Authority Introduction Last study we looked at Paul’s boldness in Christ in the first part of this chapter. We saw that the Apostle’s boldness rested upon the authority given to him…
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Series on II Corinthians III The Defense of Paul’s Apostleship A Criticism, Part 1 Boldness in Christ,II Cor.10:1-7 Title: The Necessity of Authority Introduction We have a crisis of authority at home, in the Church and in our society. In a fallen world there are bad laws and good laws. You don’t get to choose…
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Series on II Corinthians II The Directions of Paul for Giving C The Measure, Text: II Cor. 9 Title: Ungrudging Generosity Introduction Paul has exhorted the Corinthians to give because the Macedonians set the example of giving out of poverty. A greater example he said was the Lord Jesus who, though he was rich, became…
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Series on II Corinthians II The Directions of Paul for Giving B Management, Text: 8:16-24 Title: Faithful Management Introduction When Jesus talks about his second coming in Luke 12 he does it in terms of stewardship. His disciples will be watching for his return if they are good stewards. A good steward is a faithful…
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Series on II Corinthians II The Directions of Paul for Giving A The Model, Text:8:1-15. Introduction Stewardship means money to most of us, and our text is about money. But stewardship is a life that makes a difference. Jesus could not conceive of a person who would joyously love God and yet not give himself…
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Series on II Corinthians I Dedication of Paul to Ministry G Sorrowful, Text: 7:2-16 Title: Joy from Sorrow Introduction The great principles of the kingdom of God were enunciated by the Lord Jesus Christ as he began the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5. Hear him say, Blessed are the poor in spirit for…
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Series on II Corinthians I Dedication of Paul to the Ministry F, Sacrificial 2 Separation from Unbelief, Text 6:14-7:1 Title: How Easy the Yoke Introduction In the first part of chapter six the apostle Paul reminded us of the sacrificial nature of his dedication to the ministry by enumerating his sufferings. Paul, armed with the…
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Series on II Corinthians I Paul’s Dedication to Ministry F Sacrificial 1 Servants of God, Text: 6:1-13 Title: Open Hearts Introduction As Paul continues to talk about his ministry he is endeavoring not only to convince the Corinthian Christians of the authenticity of his calling and apostleship, which many disputed, but in recognizing that their…
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Series on II Corinthians I Paul’s Dedication to Ministry E Supportive 2 Seeking the Sinner, Text:5:11-21 Title: Compelled by Love Introduction We have seen that Paul gives two motives for service in this chapter. The first is found in verse 11, Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to…
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Series on II Corinthians I Paul’s Dedication to Ministry E Supportive 1 Seat of Judgement, Text:5:1-10 Title: Motive for Action Introduction We are talking about Paul’s dedication to ministry through this entire first section of II Corinthians up through chapter 7. As we come to chapter 5 today we’re looking at the Apostle’s support for…
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Series on II Corinthians I Paul’s Dedication to Ministry D Steadfast 3, Seeing Eternity, Text:4:16-18 Title: More and More Glory Introduction: Paul’s dedication to his ministry meant that he was steadfast in preaching the gospel. The sixth ordination question in the Presbyterian Church in America surely describes Paul’s attitude in II Corinthians 4. “Do you…
