If I Must Boast Introduction There is a principle for reading the Corinthian letters we do not want to ignore. Under the heading of exegesis we need to follow the style of the writer. One part of Paul’s style in I and II Corinthians is his use of the word “boasting.” Please review of Part […]
Lesson Seven – Divine Power to Demolish Strongholds
Divine Power to Demolish Strongholds Lesson Text: II Cor. 10:1 – 13:14. Introduction This text is the third and last group of thoughts in II Corinthians. This letter should be read in three large segments of thought; chapters 1-7; chapters 8 and 9 and finally this text. In fact, an exegetical approach for reading the […]
Lesson Five – God Loves a Cheerful Giver
God Loves a Cheerful Giver Lesson Text: II Cor. 8:1 – 9:15. Introduction I. Examples of the church members giving for a cause. Koinonia has its root in the Greek word koinos which means common. A. The very first church shared their physical amenities in common (Acts 2:44; 4:32). From these scriptures we understand the […]
Lesson Three – Maintaining Relationships
Maintaining Relationships Lesson Text: II Cor. 1:12-7:16 Introduction The drama in this text, as we understood in the previous lesson, is about the Apostle Paul maintaining a good character standing with the churches in Achaia. The emphasis in the previous lesson was on integrity. Quote; “Integrity is one trait of good character; however, relationships and […]
Lesson Four – The Ministry of Reconciliation
The Ministry of Reconciliation Lesson Text: II Cor. 2:12-17; 5:11-21 Introduction Parts I and II of this series of lessons was dedicated to historical and literary analysis for properly reading the Corinthian letters. The aim in those two parts was to understand what was going on with the recipients and what Paul said to correct […]
Lesson One – Christian’s Fellowship of Suffering and Encouragement
Christian’s Fellowship of Suffering and Encouragement Lesson Text: II Cor. 1:3-11. Introduction The title of this lesson flies in the face of our present world of buttons and pills. A load needs to be moved; somebody has built a machine to lift and move it. Even if it is a little load, we can purchase […]
Lesson Two – Christian’s Boast of a Clean Conscience
Christian’s Boast of a Clean Conscience Lesson Text: II Cor. 1:12 – 7:16. Introduction Paul has presented several principles of life in an emotional scene involving him and the church. The title of this lesson is one of the principles. Other principles will be considered in the following lessons. We need to understand the drama […]
Introduction – Principles of Life in II Corinthians
Principles of Life in II Corinthians We are aware of four letters the Apostle Paul wrote to the saints in Achaia. The second and fourth letters have been recorded in the New Testament. They are called I and II Corinthians. Parts I and II in this series of lessons was dedicated to an exegetical approach. […]
Lesson Three – Freedom in Christ
Freedom in Christ Lesson Text: I Corinthians 9:1-27. Introduction Therefore, If what I eat causes my brother to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to fall. I Cor. 8:13 This scripture served as a transitional tool. It closed out Paul’s discourse on Christians’ freedom where […]
Lesson Eight – The Most Excellent Way
The Most Excellent Way Lesson Text: I Cor. 13:1 – 14:40. Introduction Please review the Introduction of the previous lesson. The text for this lesson is the continuation of the topic, “Now about spiritual gifts.” I Cor. 12:1. Paul’s literary style for working with the spiritual weakness of some members’ misuse of their one or […]
