2 Corinthians: The True Gospel
Acrostic Theme: THE TRUE GOSPEL
Author: Paul
Date Written: 57 A.D.
Audience: The church at Corinth who began to question Paul authority as an apostle after they were hurt by his previous letter.
Key Verse: 7:2
Outline:
SALUTATION AND THANKSGIVING (1:1-11)
I. PAUL EXPLAINS HIS MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION (1:12-7:16)
A. HE DEFENDS HIS INTEGRITY
B. HE DESCRIBES HIS APOSTOLIC MINISTRY
C. HE MAKES HIS APPEAL TO THEM
II. THE COLLECTION FOR THE SAINTS IN JERUSALEM (8:1-9:15)
A. THE EXAMPLE OF MACEDONIA (8:1-5)
B. THE BASIS FOR HIS EXHORTATION (8:6-15)
C. THE MESSENGERS FOR THIS MINISTRY (8:16-9:5)
D. THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO GIVE LIBERALLY (9:6-15)
III. PAUL DEFENDS HIS APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY (10:1-13:10)
A. EXPLANATION CONCERNING HIS CONDUCT
B. SOME FOOLISH BOASTING
C. HIS FINAL WARNINGS
CONCLUDING EXHORTATIONS AND BENEDICTION (13:11-14)
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2nd Corinthians
01. Testimony to Paul’s sincerity
02. Heaviness of Paul’s heart
03. Excellence of the new covenant
04. Temporal versus eternal ministry
05. Reconciliation offered to all
06. Union with unbelievers forbidden
07. Exhortation to perfect holiness
08. Generosity of the Macedonians
09. Opportunity for cheerful giving
10. Spiritual authority of Paul
11. Paul’s boastings in Christ
12. Experience of Paul’s thorn
13. Lives that stand the test
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