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2 CorinthiansLesson One:
OverviewDavid Clayton,
Teacher
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Addressing the Main Problem
Paul confronts the problem that strength comes from:
Addressing the Main Problem
Paul confronts the problem that strength comes from:1. Individualism
Addressing the Main Problem
Paul confronts the problem that strength comes from:1. Individualism2. Criticism
Addressing the Main Problem
Paul confronts the problem that strength comes from:1. Individualism2. Criticism3. Materialism
Addressing the Main Problem
Paul confronts the problem that strength comes from:1. Individualism2. Criticism3. MaterialismThis creates in us Arrogance
But do not think I am in the least inferior to those
“super-apostles.”2 Corinthians 11:5
Answer to the Main Problem
True strength comes from
Answer to the Main Problem
True strength comes from1. Competence in God (3:4-6)
Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim
anything for ourselves, but our competence comes
from God.2 Corinthians 3:05
Answer to the Main Problem
True strength comes from1. Competence in God (3:4-6)2. Power of God (4:7)
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all surpassing power is from God and not from us.
2 Corinthians 4:07
Answer to the Main Problem
True strength comes from1. Competence in God (3:4-6)2. Power of God (4:7)3. Grace of God (12:10)
But he (God) 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 might rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Answer to the Main Problem
True strength comes from1. Competence in God (3:4-6)2. Power of God (4:7)3. Grace of God (12:10)4. Cross of Christ (13:4)
For to be sure, he (Jesus) was crucified in weakness,
yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are
weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him
to serve you. 2 Corinthians 13:04
Answer to the Main Problem
True strength comes from1. Competence in God (3:4-6)2. Power of God (4:7)3. Grace of God (12:10)4. Cross of Christ (13:4)5. Truth and Prayer (13:7-9)
For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. We are glad whenever we are weak but
you are strong; and our prayer is for your
perfection. 2 Corinthians 13:8-9
Answer to the Main Problem
True strength comes from1. Competence in God (3:4-6)2. Power of God (4:7)3. Grace of God (12:10)4. Cross of Christ (13:4)5. Truth and Prayer (13:7-9)This creates in us Holiness
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from
everything that contaminates body and
spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Overview of the Letter
Overview of the Letter1. Making sense of Suffering (1:1-11)
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves
have received from God.2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Overview of the Letter1. Making sense of Suffering (1:1-11)2. The power of the right Example (1:12-
2:04)
Our conscience testifies that we have conducted
ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations
with you, in the holiness and sincerity that come from
God.2 Corinthians 1:12
Overview of the Letter1. Making sense of Suffering (1:1-11)2. The power of the right Example (1:12-
2:04)3. The difficult ministry of Forgiving (2:5-
11)
Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so
that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive
sorrow. I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your
love for him.2 Corinthians 1:08
Overview of the Letter1. Making sense of Suffering (1:1-11)2. The power of the right Example (1:12-
2:04)3. The difficult ministry of Forgiving (2:5-
11)4. The Wins in Christ (2:14-17)
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal
procession in Christ and through us spreads
everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.
2 Corinthians 2:14
Overview of the Letter1. Making sense of Suffering (1:1-11)2. The power of the right Example (1:12-
2:04)3. The difficult ministry of Forgiving (2:5-
11)4. The Wins in Christ (2:14-17)5. Confidence in God brings Freedom (3)
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
2 Corinthians 3:17
Overview of the Letter6. Sustained ministry needs large
amount of Encouragement (4)
Therefore, since we through God’s mercy have this
ministry, we do not lose heart.
2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore, we do not lose
heart.2 Corinthians 4:16
Overview of the Letter6. Sustained ministry needs large
amount of Encouragement (4)7. Home is with the Lord (5:1-10)
So we make it our goal to please him, whether we
are at home in the body or away from it.
2 Corinthians 5:09
Overview of the Letter6. Sustained ministry needs large
amount of Encouragement (4)7. Home is with the Lord (5:1-10)8. We must proclaim the Cross and
Reconciliation (5:11-6:02)
All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself
through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.
2 Corinthians 5:18
Overview of the Letter6. Sustained ministry needs large
amount of Encouragement (4)7. Home is with the Lord (5:1-10)8. We must proclaim the Cross and
Reconciliation (5:11-6:02)9. We are called to be transparent Servants (6:3-7)
We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. Rather, as
servants of God we commend ourselves in every
way:2 Corinthians 6:3-4
Overview of the Letter6. Sustained ministry needs large
amount of Encouragement (4)7. Home is with the Lord (5:1-10)8. We must proclaim the Cross and
Reconciliation (5:11-6:02)9. We are called to be transparent Servants (6:3-7)10. Inward Holiness is evident in outward Actions (6:11-7:16)
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from
everything that contaminates body and
spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Overview of the Letter11. The Grace of generosity (Chapters
8-9)
But just as you excel in everything- in faith, in
speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in
your love for us- see that you also excel in this grace
of giving.2 Corinthians 8:7
Overview of the Letter11. The Grace of generosity (Chapters
8-9)12. The Battlefield (10)
The weapons we fight with are the weapons of the world. On the contrary,
they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
2 Corinthians 10:4
Overview of the Letter11. The Grace of generosity (Chapters
8-9)12. The Battlefield (10)13. The importance of discovering and
living by Truth (11)
For such men are false apostles, deceitful
workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself
masquerades as an angel of light.
2 Corinthians 11:13
Overview of the Letter11. The Grace of generosity (Chapters
8-9)12. The Battlefield (10)13. The importance of discovering and
living by Truth (11)
14. The balance between knowledge and Humility (12)
That is why, for Christ’ sake, I delight in
weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I
am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10
Overview of the Letter11. The Grace of generosity (Chapters
8-9)12. The Battlefield (10)13. The importance of discovering and
living by Truth (11)
14. The balance between knowledge and Humility (12)
15. Standing for Christ by Examination (13)
Examines yourselves to see whether you are in the
faith: test yourselves.2 Corinthians 13:5
2 CorinthiansLesson One:
OverviewDavid Clayton,
Teacher
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