Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter. Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith. His enemies had reproached him as being timid and pusillanimous. In 1 corinthians the apostle paul deals with a wide variety of church problems and doctrinal issues. I am far away from you now, but i give you the same warning. The book of 2 corinthians was very likely written approximately a.
The second epistle to the corinthians chapter thirteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate that a time. May the grace of the lord jesus christ, and the love of god, and the fellowship of the holy spirit be with you all. Interesting facts about 2 corinthians bible charts. My title for this lesson is what it takes to live the christian life.
No where in all the new testament is the agonizing burden and. The book of 2 nd corinthians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians, where paul warns the corinthian church to examine themselves before he comes. Even though there have been some rumblings about his credentials, paul assures everyone thats hes ironclad. We have far more need to pray that we may not do evil, than that we may not suffer evil. The spiritual state of the corinthians was so bad that paul had to write a further letter following his first, very stern one.
Its the sort of verse you might hear before communion or at the start of a service. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the church in corinth. Paul warns the corinthians to examine themselves before he comes. The encouraging report of titus of the improved situation at corinth is the immediate occasion of the writing of 2 corinthians.
Interesting facts about 1 corinthians bible charts. The principles in this chapter are in fact universal enough to apply to those situations, but paul originally wrote them to. Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Some think that when paul had just completed writing the first nine chapters, a report came to him that a. Some scholars have felt that second corinthians 10 is a part of his severe letter. Despite all the rebukes and corrections, 1 corinthians brings our focus back to where it should beon christ. Are you walking into situations and crawling out on limbs where, if god does not come through, you will be made a fool of. The historical background of first corinthians preaching. External testimonies for its genuineness include statements by irenaeus against heresies, 3,7,1, athenagorasof the resurrection of the dead, clement of. The circumstances behind this letter reveal the difficult, often painful realities of ministry life. In the sixth chapter of the book of romans we are commanded to count ourselves as crucified with the lord jesus and risen with him.
In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. The account of pauls founding of the church is reported in acts 18 see historical reconstruction below c. The book of second corinthians is the second of two letters that are included in the new testament of the bible that were written by paul the apostle to the church in corinth. It is generally agreed that paul was the author of second corinthians except for portions e. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 2 corinthians in the bible king james version. Study 2 corinthians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of 2 corinthians taught. O i will explain that concept and give examples of what i. There is, however, no manuscript evidence that warrants splitting 2 corinthians into two parts. Examine yourselves, whether you are holding to your faith.
Are you counting on him to do what he says he will do through you. I told you before, and foretell you, as if i were present, the second time. In 2 corinthians, different forms of the word ministry are used some eighteen times, underscoring the epistles theme. Now i again warn them and all others, just as i did before, that next time i will not spare them. In 2 corinthians chapter, paul concluded his second letter to the church in corinth with a few final warnings and encouraging words. The situation was not corrected, and after pauls return to ephesus he felt the necessity of writing a severe letter of rebuke 2 cor. Written to the congregation in corinth, greece for the apostle paul possibly by timothy and possibly in aramaic within months after the writing of 1 corinthians. Paul reminded the corinthians that he was on his way to visit them for the third time. See, he founded the church there, so hes kind of like their main apostle. The second epistle to the corinthians, commonly referred to as second corinthians or in writing 2 corinthians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible.
However 2nd corinthians is much neglected in our bible study. The purpose of ii corinthians was in paul defending his apostleship and the gospel, which was given to him directly from jesus christ. The book of 1 corinthians very well could have been written to the church today and we would do well to heed pauls warnings and apply them to ourselves. Introduction to 2 corinthians the book of 2nd corinthians is a deeply personal letter a response to the complex history of the apostle paul and the church he established in corinth. He had begotten them again by the gospel of christ. The book of 2nd corinthians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. The key personalities of this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and titus. Introduction to 2nd corinthians chapter this closing chapter of the epistle relates to the following subjects. Because of the occasion that prompted this letter, paul had a number of purposes in mind. W e often quote 1 corinthians as if it is an allpurpose description of love, for weddings, marriage counseling, friendships, and so forth. Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the spirit of the living god.
The apostle again says that this is the third time he has purposed to come and see them. The second epistle to the corinthians introduction author paul, the apostle, along with timothy 1. Interesting facts about 2 corinthians barnes bible charts. Heavenly father, i pray that you would examine me and show me any area in my life that is acting counter to your desire for me. Book of second corinthians overview insight for living. Paul speaks again of the issues of sin that he addressed in his first letter to the believers in corinth. The bible book of second corinthians 2001 translation.
Intro to 2 corinthians biblica the international bible. External evidence also supports this conclusion1 1. The antithesis between the second time and now is palpable. The assurance of paul that he was about to come among them, 2 corinthians. Paul wrote this letter to the church in corinth to defend and protect his apostleship, and to teach and warn against false teachers who were spreading heresy. The second book of corinthians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed. Study guide for 2 corinthians by david guzik blue letter bible. Politically, corinth was the capital city of the roman province of achaia, a territory including nearly all of greece. However, it is more likely that the letter was lost. Once there, he received a good report from titus regarding the corinthians 7.
And as the scriptures say, any charges must be proved true by at least two or three witnesses. Watch our overview video on 2 corinthians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Macedonia possibly at philippi paul sent this letter to corinth with titus and another brother 8. Spanish audio bible book of 2nd corinthians youtube.
Secular history only verifies and clarifies the impression of the city of corinth which we gain from the pens of luke acts and paul 1 and 2 corinthians. The church in corinth began in ad 52 when paul visited there on his second missionary journey. In 2 corinthians chapter, paul concluded his second letter to the church in corinth with a few final warnings and encouraging. Paul is psyched to be writing to his friends in corinth again. In 2 corinthians chapter , paul concluded his second letter to the church in corinth with a few final warnings and encouraging words. Genuine christian love is the answer to many problems chapter. In 2 corinthians, pauls companion and helper, titus, is referred to by name no less than nine times. The writing of this letter caused paul considerable agony.
I pray that i may grow in grace and that my life may show forth the love and grace of the lovely lord jesus christ shining in and through me, to your praise and glory from this day forward, in jesus name, amen. He says that if he finds that anyone is still sinning, then he will address the issue harshly with the power of god. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 corinthians and more. At the time, corinth was a busy seaport in greece as described previously for 1. These are all of the chapters of the book of 2 corinthians. Book of second corinthians overview insight for living ministries.
In 2 corinthians, chapters 8 and 9, we find the longest new testament passage on the subject of giving. In 2 corinthians, paul resolves his conflict with the corinthians by showing how the scandal of. He stayed one and a half years, accomplishing much for the. A study of 2nd corinthians i introduction first corinthians receives much attention in our bible studies. Audio bible book of 2nd corinthians chapter 1 duration. The church in corinth began as a result of the apostle pauls activities during his second missionary journey c. On my return i will not spare those who sinned earlier or any of the others, 3 since you are demanding proof that christ is speaking through me. Do you not realize that christ jesus is in youunless, of course, you fail the test. Audio bible book of 1st corinthians chapter 116 youtube. The book of 2nd corinthians is a deeply personal letter a response to the complex history of the apostle paul and the church he established in corinth. We have now come to my final lesson on 2nd corinthians. Exhorts them to examine themselves, whether they be in the faith, 2 corinthians. Each believer who suffers with christ reigns with christ.