Temporal versus eternal ministry 2 Corinthians 4 Key Verses: 4, 6, 7, 13, 16, 17, 18 Non-believers without the Spirit working in them cannot understand the Gospel in a way that brings salvation. It is not something that can be understood apart from the Spirit. Paul says the object of his preaching is Christ, andContinue reading “Day 130”
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Day 129
Excellence of the new covenant 2 Corinthians 3 Key Verses: 3, 6, 10, 15, 17, 18 Paul likens the Corinthian’s lives to a letter that people can read, a letter of testimony to Christ’s power to change lives. We too are letters that people read. Paul wanted to encourage his readers to stay true toContinue reading “Day 129”
Day 128
Heaviness of Paul’s heart 2 Corinthians 2 Key Verses: 4, 8, 11, 14, Not every letter that Paul wrote is included in the Scriptures. One of those letters written to the Corinthians must have been fairly distressing to them. It seems as though they were hurt by what Paul said. Have you ever hurt someoneContinue reading “Day 128”
Day 127
Testimony to Paul’s sincerity 2 Corinthians 1 Key Verses: 2, 4, 8, 12, 17, 22, There are times in every person’s life when we need some extra compassion and comfort. Often this is connected to a loss of some kind, a death, a significant shift in environment like moving or changing work situation. Every personContinue reading “Day 127”
2 Corinthians – Day 127.00
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.Continue reading “2 Corinthians – Day 127.00”
10July2010 2Cor 12:9
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. When we boast in our own strength, then there is no place for Christ’s power. IfContinue reading “10July2010 2Cor 12:9”
9July2010 2Cor 12:7
7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Sometimes help comes in very unusually packages. Paul had the tendency to be conceited. He could lean in the direction of thinking too much of himself.Continue reading “9July2010 2Cor 12:7”
8July2010 2Cor 11:40
30 If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. Paul has just listed the qualifications that he has as an Apostle. These included a list of the suffering that he experienced because he was a believer and a spokesperson. The list is impressive. If a speaker were to listContinue reading “8July2010 2Cor 11:40”
6July2010 2Cor 8:9
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. Christ had everything. He is God, after all. Nothing was outside of His purview. He had all power. He gave it all upContinue reading “6July2010 2Cor 8:9”
5July2010 2Cor 8:5
5 And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God’s will. The secret to their giving is that they gave themselves to the Lord first, then they gave money. When the Lord has us, He has everything we have. ItContinue reading “5July2010 2Cor 8:5”
The Arnold Journey 