October 21, 2021

Introduction and Background of 2nd Corinthians

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October 28, 2021

Background: The City of Corinth and Culture in Paul’s Time
2 Corinthians: Setting, Literary History and Rhetorical Structure: The Goal of The Letter

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November 4, 2021

Exposition 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
Paul’s Afflictions and Sufferings
Sources of Trials and the Purposes of Trials

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November 11, 2021

“Character in the Crucible” How do we respond to unfair accusations?
Exposition 2 Corinthians 1:12-25 (3 movements)

1. Paul’s General Defense of Integrity (1:11-12)
2. Paul’s Specific Defense of Change in Travel Plans (1:13-22)
3. Paul’s Appeal to God as his Witness to Truthfulness (1:23-24)

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November 18, 2021

Paul’s Emotional Appeal to the Corinthian Church
Paul Explains Change in Travel Plans (Part 1)
Exposition 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11 (7 Movements)

1. Why Paul did not come as Planned (1:23)
2. The Nature of Paul’s Authority (1:24)
3. Reasons for Paul’s Decision (2:1-3)
4. Paul’s Gut-Wrenching Letter (2:4)
5. Grief Caused by the Offender (2:5)
6. Encourage the Offender (2:6-8)
7. Reasons for Forgiveness (2:9-11)

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December 2, 2022

Paul Explains Change in Travel Plans 2:12-13 (Part 2)
Exposition 2 Corinthians 2:12-13

1. Paul’s Change of Plans 2:12-13
(An Absent Coworker, Titus, and An Opened Door in Macedonia)

Paul’s Insights/Teachings on Authentic Ministry 2:14-7:4

1. Paul’s Integrity in Ministry 2:14-4:6

a. The Triumphant Gospel 2:14-16a
b. Qualified for Ministry 2:16b-3:

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December 9, 2021

c. The Better Ministry of the Spirit vs. the Law 3:7-18

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February 10, 2022

Overview/Review Chapters 1-3

d. Paul’s Apostolic Integrity/Ministry 4:1-6

2. Paul’s Present Suffering and Future Glory in Apostolic Ministry 4:7-5:10

a. Treasure in Terra-cotta (i.e., cheapest clay pottery) 4:7-15
b. Life in Two Realms, Seen/Temporal and Unseen/Eternal 4:16-18

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February 17, 2022

c. The Presence of the Lord: Believers Heavenly Dwelling, New Clothes and the Judgment Seat of Christ 5:1-10
d. The Ministry and Message of Reconciliation 5:11-21

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February 24, 2022

e. Reconciliation Practiced: Open Hearts and Pure Lives 6:1-7:4

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March 3, 2022

Titus’s Arrival in Macedonia:

Paul’s Overflowing Joy at the Corinthians Repentance 7:5-16

                   a. Paul’s Relief When Titus Arrived 7:5-7
                   b. The “Severe Letter” and Its Effects 7:8-13a
                   c. Titus’s Affection for the Corinthians 7:13b-16

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March 10, 2022

The Matter of the Collection for the Jerusalem Saints 8:1-9:15

(Principles of New Testament Giving; cf. 1 Corinthians 16:1-9)

         1. The Macedonians Example 8:1-6
         2. Paul’s Encouragement for the Delegates to finish the Collection 8:7-15
         3. Commendation of the Delegates Who Receive the Collections 8:16-24

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March 17, 2022

4. Encouragement to Complete the Collection Before Paul’s Arrival 9:1-5
5. Encouragement to “Hilarious, Generous, Giving” 9:6-15

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March 24, 2022

Paul’s Response to a New Crisis:

The Malignant Ministry of His Opponents 10:1-13:13

1. Paul’s Apostolic Authority is Same; Present or Absent 10:1-11
2. The Boundaries of Boasting 10:12-18

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April 14, 2022

Boasting as a “Fool” to Halt the False Apostles 11:1-12:13

          1. A Plea for Tolerance 11:1-6
          2. The Matter of Financial Renumeration 11:7-12
          3. False Apostles (“superapostles”) 11:13-15
          4. Reasons for Paul’s Boasting 11:16-21a
                  a.   Paul’s Ancestry 11:21b-22
                  b. A Better Servant of Christ 11:23-33
                c. A Vision and It’s Aftermath 12:1-10
                d. “Signs” of an Apostle 12:11-13

Paul’s Planned Third Visit 12:14-13:10

          1. Paul’s Promise NOT TO BE A Burden the Corinthians 12:14-18
          2. Fears Concerning the Corinthians Present Thinking 12:19-21
          3. The Warning of Accountability on Paul’s Third Visit 13:1-10

Closing Exhortations, Greetings and Benediction 13:11-13

1. Final Exhortations 13:11-12
2. Benediction 13:13

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“A Handbook for Wounded Believers”
2nd Corinthians

Study-2ndCorinthians

October 21, 2021

Introduction and Background of 2nd Corinthians

October 28, 2021

Background: The City of Corinth and Culture in Paul’s Time2 Corinthians: Setting, Literary History and Rhetorical Structure: The Goal of The Letter

November 4, 2021

Exposition 2 Corinthians 1:1-11Paul’s Afflictions and SufferingsSources of Trials and the Purposes of Trials

November 11, 2021

“Character in the Crucible” How do we respond to unfair accusations?Exposition 2 Corinthians 1:12-25 (3 movements)

1. Paul’s General Defense of Integrity (1:11-12)2. Paul’s Specific Defense of Change in Travel Plans (1:13-22)3. Paul’s Appeal to God as his Witness to Truthfulness (1:23-24)

November 18, 2021

Paul’s Emotional Appeal to the Corinthian ChurchPaul Explains Change in Travel Plans (Part 1)Exposition 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11 (7 Movements)

1. Why Paul did not come as Planned (1:23)2. The Nature of Paul’s Authority (1:24)3. Reasons for Paul’s Decision (2:1-3)4. Paul’s Gut-Wrenching Letter (2:4)5. Grief Caused by the Offender (2:5)6. Encourage the Offender (2:6-8)7. Reasons for Forgiveness (2:9-11)

December 2, 2022

Paul Explains Change in Travel Plans 2:12-13 (Part 2)Exposition 2 Corinthians 2:12-13

1. Paul’s Change of Plans 2:12-13(An Absent Coworker, Titus, and An Opened Door in Macedonia)

Paul’s Insights/Teachings on Authentic Ministry 2:14-7:4

1. Paul’s Integrity in Ministry 2:14-4:6

a. The Triumphant Gospel 2:14-16ab. Qualified for Ministry 2:16b-3:

December 9, 2021

c. The Better Ministry of the Spirit vs. the Law 3:7-18

February 10, 2022

Overview/Review Chapters 1-3

d. Paul’s Apostolic Integrity/Ministry 4:1-6

2. Paul’s Present Suffering and Future Glory in Apostolic Ministry 4:7-5:10

a. Treasure in Terra-cotta (i.e., cheapest clay pottery) 4:7-15b. Life in Two Realms, Seen/Temporal and Unseen/Eternal 4:16-18

February 17, 2022

c. The Presence of the Lord: Believers Heavenly Dwelling, New Clothes and the Judgment Seat of Christ 5:1-10d. The Ministry and Message of Reconciliation 5:11-21

February 24, 2022

e. Reconciliation Practiced: Open Hearts and Pure Lives 6:1-7:4

March 3, 2022

Titus’s Arrival in Macedonia:

Paul’s Overflowing Joy at the Corinthians Repentance 7:5-16

a. Paul’s Relief When Titus Arrived 7:5-7 b. The “Severe Letter” and Its Effects 7:8-13a c. Titus’s Affection for the Corinthians 7:13b-16

March 10, 2022

The Matter of the Collection for the Jerusalem Saints 8:1-9:15

(Principles of New Testament Giving; cf. 1 Corinthians 16:1-9)

1. The Macedonians Example 8:1-6 2. Paul’s Encouragement for the Delegates to finish the Collection 8:7-15 3. Commendation of the Delegates Who Receive the Collections 8:16-24

March 17, 2022

4. Encouragement to Complete the Collection Before Paul’s Arrival 9:1-5 5. Encouragement to “Hilarious, Generous, Giving” 9:6-15

March 24, 2022

Paul’s Response to a New Crisis:

The Malignant Ministry of His Opponents 10:1-13:13

1. Paul’s Apostolic Authority is Same; Present or Absent 10:1-11 2. The Boundaries of Boasting 10:12-18

April 14, 2022

Boasting as a “Fool” to Halt the False Apostles 11:1-12:13

Paul’s Planned Third Visit 12:14-13:10

1. Paul’s Promise NOT TO BE A Burden the Corinthians 12:14-18 2. Fears Concerning the Corinthians Present Thinking 12:19-21 3. The Warning of Accountability on Paul’s Third Visit 13:1-10

Closing Exhortations, Greetings and Benediction 13:11-13

1. Final Exhortations 13:11-12 2. Benediction 13:13

“A Handbook for Wounded Believers”2nd Corinthians

Background: The City of Corinth and Culture in Paul’s Time
2 Corinthians: Setting, Literary History and Rhetorical Structure: The Goal of The Letter

Exposition 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
Paul’s Afflictions and Sufferings
Sources of Trials and the Purposes of Trials

“Character in the Crucible” How do we respond to unfair accusations?
Exposition 2 Corinthians 1:12-25 (3 movements)

1. Paul’s General Defense of Integrity (1:11-12)
2. Paul’s Specific Defense of Change in Travel Plans (1:13-22)
3. Paul’s Appeal to God as his Witness to Truthfulness (1:23-24)

Paul’s Emotional Appeal to the Corinthian Church
Paul Explains Change in Travel Plans (Part 1)
Exposition 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11 (7 Movements)

1. Why Paul did not come as Planned (1:23)
2. The Nature of Paul’s Authority (1:24)
3. Reasons for Paul’s Decision (2:1-3)
4. Paul’s Gut-Wrenching Letter (2:4)
5. Grief Caused by the Offender (2:5)
6. Encourage the Offender (2:6-8)
7. Reasons for Forgiveness (2:9-11)

Paul Explains Change in Travel Plans 2:12-13 (Part 2)
Exposition 2 Corinthians 2:12-13

1. Paul’s Change of Plans 2:12-13
(An Absent Coworker, Titus, and An Opened Door in Macedonia)

a. The Triumphant Gospel 2:14-16a
b. Qualified for Ministry 2:16b-3:

a. Treasure in Terra-cotta (i.e., cheapest clay pottery) 4:7-15
b. Life in Two Realms, Seen/Temporal and Unseen/Eternal 4:16-18

c. The Presence of the Lord: Believers Heavenly Dwelling, New Clothes and the Judgment Seat of Christ 5:1-10
d. The Ministry and Message of Reconciliation 5:11-21

a. Paul’s Relief When Titus Arrived 7:5-7
b. The “Severe Letter” and Its Effects 7:8-13a
c. Titus’s Affection for the Corinthians 7:13b-16

1. The Macedonians Example 8:1-6
2. Paul’s Encouragement for the Delegates to finish the Collection 8:7-15
3. Commendation of the Delegates Who Receive the Collections 8:16-24

4. Encouragement to Complete the Collection Before Paul’s Arrival 9:1-5
5. Encouragement to “Hilarious, Generous, Giving” 9:6-15

1. Paul’s Apostolic Authority is Same; Present or Absent 10:1-11
2. The Boundaries of Boasting 10:12-18

1. Paul’s Promise NOT TO BE A Burden the Corinthians 12:14-18
2. Fears Concerning the Corinthians Present Thinking 12:19-21
3. The Warning of Accountability on Paul’s Third Visit 13:1-10

1. Final Exhortations 13:11-12
2. Benediction 13:13

“A Handbook for Wounded Believers”
2nd Corinthians