The book of 2 Corinthians
In this Bible study plan, we will be looking at an overview introduction to the book of 2 Corinthians, and delving into topics such as what it means to be a living epistle, carrying the fragrance of Christ and more!
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Introduction to 2 Corinthians
In this lesson, we will be looking at an overview introduction to the book of 2 Corinthians, some key facts and some things we should know as we delve deeper into the book!
In this lesson, we will be looking at an overview introduction to the book of 2 Corinthians, some key facts and some things we should know as we delve deeper into the book!
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By faith you stand
Some seasons are great, other seasons are really hard, but we have this comfort: Paul says that the God of all comfort will comfort us in our afflictions.
Some seasons are great, other seasons are really hard, but we have this comfort: Paul says that the God of all comfort will comfort us in our afflictions.
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The fragrance of Christ
The same sermon that softens one heart may harden another, yet in either case God calls it “the fragrance of Christ”. Our task is faithfulness, not the manipulation of outcomes.
The same sermon that softens one heart may harden another, yet in either case God calls it “the fragrance of Christ”. Our task is faithfulness, not the manipulation of outcomes.
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Living Epistles
The Church must embody the message it proclaims. People read our lives more than they listen to our words. We are to testify of what God has done. We are to become living epistles.
The Church must embody the message it proclaims. People read our lives more than they listen to our words. We are to testify of what God has done. We are to become living epistles.
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The temporary versus the eternal
What helped Apostle Paul to endure the countless hardships he endured was that he always had his mind fixed on eternity. He never not once forgot that all the things he did on earth had eternal consequences.
What helped Apostle Paul to endure the countless hardships he endured was that he always had his mind fixed on eternity. He never not once forgot that all the things he did on earth had eternal consequences.
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No longer regard according to the flesh
According to the Father, we were all on that cross with Jesus, we were buried with Him and have been raised with Him. The flesh should bear no witness on our judgement of someone.
According to the Father, we were all on that cross with Jesus, we were buried with Him and have been raised with Him. The flesh should bear no witness on our judgement of someone.
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Do not be unequally yoked
“Do not be unequally yoked” is probably one of the most important pieces of wisdom advice in the Bible, not just for romantic relationships but also for friendships.
“Do not be unequally yoked” is probably one of the most important pieces of wisdom advice in the Bible, not just for romantic relationships but also for friendships.
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Godly sorrow leads to repentance
Repentance is a Spirit-guided reorientation of mind and heart that leads to a transformed life.
Repentance is a Spirit-guided reorientation of mind and heart that leads to a transformed life.
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In an age of deep and widespread poverty, do we sacrificially give?
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It’s the 21st Century, we still tithing….?
iving to support the work of the kingdom, giving to those in need, and giving as a sign of thanksgiving to God, is part of the good stewardship of our finances that God expects of us.
iving to support the work of the kingdom, giving to those in need, and giving as a sign of thanksgiving to God, is part of the good stewardship of our finances that God expects of us.
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Spiritual warfare
Our identity and truth comes from God, not from our thoughts, and not from negative words spoken over our lives. We have been given the power to redefine our lives according to Scripture.
Our identity and truth comes from God, not from our thoughts, and not from negative words spoken over our lives. We have been given the power to redefine our lives according to Scripture.
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The labour of Christ
Do we want to be the person who reaches the lost so we can count how many souls we’ve won? Or do we reach the lost with a deep concern for their salvation and a desire to love them as Jesus does?
Do we want to be the person who reaches the lost so we can count how many souls we’ve won? Or do we reach the lost with a deep concern for their salvation and a desire to love them as Jesus does?
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Resurrection power operates most clearly where human adequacy is absent.
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‘Peirazete’ = be ye trying aka. you better check yourself
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