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Paul is warning and assuring the Corinthians that in his third visit he will come with the power and strength of Christ in dealing with sin to enact church discipline. Therefore, he exhorts them to examine themselves. Through Paul's warning to the Corinth
As Paul is looking to wrap up his letter and make plans for his third visit to them, he makes his final plea to restore his relationship with them along with his final warnings. He emphasizes his desire for them, their growth, and reminds them of his own
To extinguish the boasting of the false teachers (who were boasting in their ethnic identity, ministry accomplishments, and spiritual experiences), Paul beats them at their own game. But more than boasting in his strength, Paul is eager to boast in his we
Paul calls out the false teachers in Corinth for what they are. While outwardly, they might shine and sparkle, they are actually fool's gold. They preach a different gospel, they are motivated by self-interest, and they operate out of an illegitimate auth
We pivot away from the topic of collection and generosity/giving and move back into Paul's defense of his apostolic ministry and authority. He begins by speaking on his own validation through the power of the gospel. While his critics and opponents try to
As Paul wraps up his appeal to the Corinthians about contributing to the relief fund, we now see the fruit of generosity. We can generously give with confidence knowing that in God's Kingdom those who sow bountifully will reap bountifully. Not only does G
After wrapping up his appeal to the Corinthians, Paul now addresses the relief fund he is collecting from various churches to send over to the suffering Christians in Jerusalem and Judea. The Corinthians had begun to collect the funds, but with all the re
Paul is wrapping up this section of his letter in which he's been making his appeal to his friends in Corinth to be reconciled to him. And Paul has much reason to be comforted and joyful. He has received news from Titus that the Corinthians have responded
As Paul is continuing to make his appeal to the Corinthians to be reconciled with him, he now gives them the call to pursue holiness. The Corinthians had been compromising their faith by partnering with these traveling preachers who were bringing a false
After explaining the powerful courage that the resurrection provides, Paul expounds upon what this living for Christ looks like through the ministry of reconciliation. Paul uses his unique situation and context with the Corinthians to address both theolog
Paul explains that the hope of resurrection is enjoying eternally redeemed life with God. Far from being irrelevant, this future hope provides present courage to be faithful in our everyday lives. More specifically, the hope of resurrection brings courage
As Paul continues to defend his apostolic ministry, he now directly addresses the main criticism levied against him - his weakness. But far from having his weakness disqualify him from ministry, Paul shows how his weakness is actually crucial to his minis