New Testament
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Series on I Corinthians II The Message of the Gospel B Foolishness Text: 1:18-2:5 Title: What the Gospel Destroys Introduction There’s a lot about preaching in this text. Many people have correctly concluded that preaching has fallen on hard times and needs a revival. Here’s an imaginary scenario for you. Out of every 100 preachers…
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Series on I Corinthians II The Message of the Gospel, 1:10-4:21 A Fact. Text 1:10-17 Title: Unity First Introduction The apostle Paul says honor them to whom honor is due. This is a day to honor mothers. God says honor your father and mother. The failure to follow the divinely ordained order in the family…
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Series on I Corinthians I The Mission of Paul A A Mission of Mercy, Text 1:1-9 Title: Confidence in Grace Introduction As was customary the apostle Paul begins with identifying himself and those to whom he was writing. This salutation tells us that the Apostle is a man with a mission. The Apostles were the…
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I THE MISSION OF PAUL 1:1-9 II THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL 1:10-4:21A FACT 1:10-17B FOOLISHNESS 1:18-2:5C FAITH 2:6-16D FOLLOWING 3:1-9E FOUNDATION 3:10-17F FAITHFUL 3:18-4:13G FATHER 4:14-21 III MORAL LAXITY 5:1-6:20A PURIFY THE FELLOWSHIP 5:1-13B PRESERVE THE FELLOWSHIP 6:1-11C PROMOTE THE FELLOWSHIP 6:12-20 IV MARRIAGE 7:1-40A DANGERS SURROUNDING MARRIAGE 7:1-11B DIFFICULTIES RELATED TO MARRIAGE 7:12-16C…
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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…
