Archive | November, 2011

Lesson Six – If I Must Boast

If I Must Boast Introduction There is a principle for reading the Corinthian letters we do not want to ignore.  Under the heading of exegesis we need to follow the style of the writer.  One part of Paul’s style in I and II Corinthians is his use of the word “boasting.”  Please review of Part […]

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Lesson Seven – Divine Power to Demolish Strongholds

Divine Power to Demolish Strongholds Lesson Text:  II Cor. 10:1 – 13:14. Introduction This text is the third and last group of thoughts in II Corinthians.  This letter should be read in three large segments of thought; chapters 1-7; chapters 8 and 9 and finally this text.  In fact, an exegetical approach for reading the […]

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Lesson Five – God Loves a Cheerful Giver

God Loves a Cheerful Giver  Lesson Text:  II Cor. 8:1 – 9:15. Introduction I.  Examples of the church members giving for a cause.  Koinonia has its root in the Greek word koinos which means common. A.  The very first church shared their physical amenities in common (Acts 2:44; 4:32).  From these scriptures we understand the […]

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Lesson Three – Maintaining Relationships

Maintaining Relationships Lesson Text:  II Cor. 1:12-7:16 Introduction The drama in this text, as we understood in the previous lesson, is about the Apostle Paul maintaining a good character standing with the churches in Achaia.  The emphasis in the previous lesson was on integrity.  Quote; “Integrity is one trait of good character; however, relationships and […]

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Lesson Four – The Ministry of Reconciliation

The Ministry of Reconciliation Lesson Text:  II Cor. 2:12-17; 5:11-21 Introduction Parts I and II of this series of lessons was dedicated to historical and literary analysis for properly reading the Corinthian letters.  The aim in those two parts was to understand what was going on with the recipients and what Paul said to correct […]

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