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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:


Paul confronts the problem that strength comes from:1. Individualism


Paul confronts the problem that strength comes from:1. Individualism2. Criticism


Paul confronts the problem that strength comes from:1. Individualism2. Criticism3. Materialism


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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



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



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


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


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



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



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


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


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




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




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

Spiritual

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