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1 Corinthians 9

1 Corinthians 9

Sept. 5, 2022 v1-5 - Paul knows the Corinthian's readiness to participate in the collection for the Christian in Jerusalem, but he also knows the human weakness to delay or procrastinate upon good intentions. Therefore he is sending them instructions and a team to...

2 Corinthians 8

2 Corinthians 8

Sept. 2, 2022 2 Corinthians 8 There is a clear shift of topics from chapters 1-7, where Paul explains his ministry, and chapters 8-9, where he instructs giving. These two chapters lay out the need to give and give generously. v1-7 Paul tells the Corinthian church...

2 Corinthians 7

2 Corinthians 7

Sept. 1, 2022   2 Corinthians 7   v1 This verse finishes the thought from the Old Testament quotes at the end of chapter 6 on purity, separation, and holiness for God's children. Here we need to remember chapter division and verse numbers were not part of...

2 Corinthians 6

2 Corinthians 6

August 31, 2022   2 Corinthians 6   v1-2 These verses conclude the thought from chapter 5 to be reconciled to God through the grace given. Today is the day to receive the transforming work of grace and the gospel resulting in salvation. v3-10 - Paul has...

2 Corinthians 5

2 Corinthians 5

August 29, 2022   2 Corinthians 5   v1-5 Continuing with the idea of the temporary versus eternal. Chapter 5 describes the believer's longing to be clothed by the eternal body rather than the earthly body. This longing and desire come from God, and he has...

2 Corinthians 4

2 Corinthians 4

August 29, 2022    2 Corinthians 4    v1-6 Despite some suspect itinerate teachers influencing the Corinthians, Paul and his team are not discouraged. They are confident in the truth and power of the gospel to display its transforming power and...