Paul tells the people in 2 Corinthians 12:11 “I ought to have been commended by you” but there were those that challenged him and his apostleship. It was God that called Paul and established him and there were “signs and…
Tag: 2 Corinthians
The Extraordinary Degree of the Revelations
Paul was called by Jesus Christ to an exceptional ministry as revealed to Ananias in Acts 9:15–16 (LEB) ‘But the Lord said to him, “Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings…
Just as Christ Himself Is, So Also are We
Paul is taking a collection for the church in Jerusalem and speaks firmly to the people of Corinth encouraging them to give in 2 Corinthians 8:8 (LEB) “I am not saying this as a command, but proving the genuineness of…
Now is the Day of Salvation
We that have heard the gospel and accepted the work of Jesus Christ know that we have an eternal place with God 2 Corinthians 5:5 (LEB) “Now the one who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who…
The Glory of God in the Face of Christ
We have in 2 Corinthians 4:1–2 (LEB) “this ministry … with the open proclamation of the truth commending ourselves to every person’s conscience before God” and this is different than the first covenant that was the law of Moses. While…
But God is Faithful
As Paul ends the letter we know as 1 Corinthians, he reminds them that they are in a world that views the things of God as foolishness. As Christians, they are to in 1 Corinthians 16:13 (LEB) “Be on the…
A Revelation of Jesus Christ
The life of Paul is a testimony to the grace and goodness of God. He was one of the toughest and most religious of the Israelites, yet when Jesus Christ appeared to him, he received him as the Lord. This…
We Are Speaking in Christ Before God
In this world, we know people first by what they say and then by what they do. Paul has demonstrated his apostleship in 2 Corinthians 12:12 “Indeed, the signs of an apostle have been done among you with all patient…
Your Zeal has Stirred up the Majority
There is a holy and righteous life for us to live before the world. Yes, separate from the ways of the world as in 2 Corinthians 6:17 “… be separate,” says the Lord, “and do not touch what is unclean,…
The Glory of God in the Face of Christ
From the days of Moses, the Lord has offered his presence to those that will accept him. Jesus said it this way in Matthew 22:37 ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your…
You Are Our Letter
Paul is writing to the church in Corinth and the believers in the region of Achaia because there are differences in governments, in culture, in lifestyles and in spiritual growth and needs in different regions, much as it is today.…
The Gospel is the Power of God for Salvation
Paul has been diligent with the people of the Corinthian Church, yet there are still some that challenge him for proof that Christ speaks in him. He doesn’t take the bait of defending himself, instead he tells them “test yourselves”.…
Proclaim the Gospel in the Regions That lie Beyond
There is a natural fleshly desire for power that operates in the world and we see it in government, religion, business, but Paul puts the focus on the work we have to do “according to our assignment”. He says “we…
Now is the Day of Salvation
The gospel has been and is being preached in the streets. Many have believed, but there are tactics used by our enemy to distract and divide. Offense is one tactic and it can happen because of something we have done…
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