Sept. 2, 20222 Corinthians 8There is a clear shift of topics from chapters 1-7, where Paul explains his ministry, and chapters 8-9, where he instructs giving. These two chapters lay out the need to give and give generously. v1-7 Paul tells the Corinthian church about the amazing example of grace-giving done by the churches in…
Sept. 1, 2022 2 Corinthians 7 v1 This verse finishes the thought from the Old Testament quotes at the end of chapter 6 on purity, separation, and holiness for God’s children. Here we need to remember chapter division and verse numbers were not part of the original manuscripts but were added later to help find…
August 31, 2022 2 Corinthians 6 v1-2 These verses conclude the thought from chapter 5 to be reconciled to God through the grace given. Today is the day to receive the transforming work of grace and the gospel resulting in salvation. v3-10 – Paul has sacrificed much so they can know the grace of God…
August 29, 2022 2 Corinthians 5 v1-5 Continuing with the idea of the temporary versus eternal. Chapter 5 describes the believer’s longing to be clothed by the eternal body rather than the earthly body. This longing and desire come from God, and he has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. v6-10 Thus,…
August 29, 2022 2 Corinthians 4 v1-6 Despite some suspect itinerate teachers influencing the Corinthians, Paul and his team are not discouraged. They are confident in the truth and power of the gospel to display its transforming power and vindicate their ministry. v7-12 Paul and his team accepted their role as simple jars…
August 25, 20222 Corinthians 3v1-3 – Paul’s critics inside the church at Corinth were questioning Paul’s credentials. Paul responds by stating the very existence of the Corinthian church is his letter of recommendation written by the Spirit of the living God.v4-6 – Paul calling, credentials, and confidence does not come from his strength, wisdom, intellect,…
August 25, 2022 v1-4 Paul continues explaining why his plans changed in coming to visit the Corinthians. It was not because he was looking out for himself or had some lack of character, but rather it was to prevent them from pain. In fact, Paul accepted the pain of heartbreak with tears out of an…
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August 23, 20221 Corinthians 16v1-4 – The church at Corinth is encouraged to set aside money for the struggling churches of Galatia.v5-11 – Paul lays out his planned itinerary, which includes a stop in Corinth to minister and fellowship with the church and receive the collection for the churches of Galatia.v12-18 – Paul instructs the…
August 22, 2022 1 Corinthians 15 Paul addresses the confusion and, most likely, divisions in the church at Corinth over the doctrine of the resurrection. v1-11 – The resurrection of Jesus is a historical fact, and at the time of Paul’s writing, there were still eyewitnesses alive. v12-19 – Preaching is nonsense if Christ…