Posts tagged with 2 Corinthians

A.             The City of Corinth: its History The history of ancient Corinth is the story of two cities. We first take note of Corinth in 146 b.c. when it was invaded by a Roman army under the leadership o... Keep Reading

A.             Greeting and Thanksgiving - 1:1-11 1.              The author - 1:1a a.         &... Keep Reading

Following a lengthy opening salutation in which Paul expresses his gratitude to God for the comfort and deliverance he had experienced (vv. 1-11), Paul turns immediately to a defense of his integrity and motives in his dealings with the Corinthians. The charges levele... Keep Reading

Special Study on Church Discipline A.             Greeting and Thanksgiving - 1:1-11 B.             Paul's Defense against Unwarranted Accusations... Keep Reading

A.             Greeting and Thanksgiving - 1:1-11 B.             Paul's Defense against Unwarranted Accusations - 1:12-2:4 C.   &nb... Keep Reading

E.             Paul and the Ministry of the New Covenant - 3:1-18 1.              the Corinthians: Paul's commendation in New Covenant ministr... Keep Reading

F.             New Covenant Ministry and its Ministers: Treasure in Earthen Vessels - 4:1-15 1.              Treasure: the glory of the messag... Keep Reading

G.            The New Covenant Hope - 4:16-5:10 1.              the incomparable glory of heaven - 4:16-18 2.      &... Keep Reading

G.            The New Covenant Hope - 4:16-5:10 H.            The New Covenant Message: Reconciliation - 5:11-21 1.       ... Keep Reading

I.               The New Covenant Ministry: the Quality of Paul's Service - 6:1-13 A.             Paul commands - 6:1-2 Paul describes h... Keep Reading

I.               The New Covenant Life: an Exhortation to Holiness - 6:14-7:1 [The authenticity of 6:14-7:1 and its place in the context of 2 Corinthians have been questioned. Three arguments are o... Keep Reading

L.             New Covenant Stewardship - 8:1-9:15 The historical background to the Jerusalem Collection: See 1 Cor. 16:1-4; Rom. 15:25-27. Ralph Martin gives this explanation for the causes of poverty in J... Keep Reading

L.             New Covenant Stewardship - 8:1-9:15 1.              the example of the Christians in Macedonia - 8:1-5 2.   &nb... Keep Reading

M.           Paul's Defense of his Apostolic Authority - 10:1-13:14 1.              obedience and discipline - 10:1-6 a.     &... Keep Reading

M.           Paul's Defense of his Apostolic Authority - 10:1-13:14 1.              Obedience and Discipline - 10:1-6 2.     &... Keep Reading

M.           Paul's Defense of his Apostolic Authority - 10:1-13:14 1.              Obedience and Discipline - 10:1-6 2.     &... Keep Reading

M.           Paul's Defense of his Apostolic Authority - 10:1-13:14 1.              Obedience and Discipline - 10:1-6 2.     &... Keep Reading

I have placed an asterisk (*) after those commentaries that I recommend most highly.] Barnett, Paul. The Message of 2 Corinthians: Power in Weakness (Bible Speaks Today series). Downers Grove: IVP, 1988. ______. The Second Epistle to the Corinthians. Grand Rapids: W... Keep Reading