- 2 Corinthians - Studies from Paul's second letter to the Corinthian church
- Pray for Others – 2 Corinthians 1:10-11 - January 23, 2018 - When I can help another believer in their service to God, I should do so. And one way I can always help is to pray…
- Outwitting Satan – 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 - January 24, 2018 - How important is forgiveness? It is commanded by Christ, and our forgiveness is dependant on it. But lack of forgiveness also becomes a tool in…
- Transformed Into His Image – 2 Corinthians 3:18 - January 25, 2018 - We were created in the image of God, an image now tarnished. But when we spend time with Christ we will be transformed back into…
- Treasure in a Clay Jar – 2 Corinthians 4:5-11 - November 5, 2010 - 2 Corinthians 4:5-11 provides the basis for the title of this blog. I am a simple clay jar, nothing special or extra-ordinary about me. Yet…
- Living Like A Clay Jar – 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 - March 25, 2019 - I am like a clay jar. Fragile and unworthy of the treasure God has seen fit to put within me. The treasure of the indwelling…
- Not Discouraged by Rejection – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 - May 13, 2019 - Not everyone we encounter will embrace our faith in Christ. And many will reject us. But don't be discouraged by their rejection. Entrust yourself to…
- It’s a Matter of Perspective: Looking Ahead – 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - June 17, 2014 - Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and…
- Light and Momentary Troubles – 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - January 26, 2018 - As a believer, does this life ever seem overwhelming? Rather than get discouraged, or give up, fix your eyes instead on what is eternal and…
- This World Is Not My Home, I’m Just Passing Through – 2 Corinthians 4:18 - March 21, 2014 - So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen…
- Looking Forward to Our Heavenly Home – 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 - January 27, 2018 - Which do you prefer? A tent, or a nice house? While I do enjoy the tent for awhile, I much prefer a house for long…
- A New Creation Has Come – 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 - December 28, 2020 - The challenge in this passage is to view people from God's perspective, as people that he loves. Especially those who are a new creation.
- Unequally Yoked Together – 2 Corinthians 6:14 - January 29, 2018 - Just like oxen who are yoked together need to be compatible, so should those who enter into close relationships. When a believer and an unbeliever…
- Perfecting Holiness – 2 Corinthians 7:1 - January 30, 2018 - I have the promise that God is my Father and I am his child. Because of that, Paul urges me to actively work toward holiness…
- A Wealth of Generosity – 2 Corinthians 8:2 - January 31, 2018 - How generous are we with our resources? The churches of Macedonia set the bar pretty high with their wealth of generosity, in spite of their…
- God Loves a Cheerful Giver – 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 - February 1, 2018 - Growing up, and throughout much of my adult life, I was taught that I needed to give 10% of what I earned to the church.…
- God’s Indescribable Gift of Grace – 2 Corinthians 9:15 - February 10, 2020 - It is impossible to fully describe the gift of God's grace to us. It is indescribable, reaching into every part of our lives. From beginning…
- Weapons that Demolish Strongholds – 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 - February 2, 2018 - Take up the sword of the Spirit, the word of God. Learn to use it effectively and listen to the owner's advice. And then use…
- Taking Captive Every Thought – 2 Corinthians 10:5b - May 18, 2020 - Part of the spiritual warfare that believers are engaged in involves taking every thought captive. Be in control of your every thought.
- Masquerading as Angels of Light – 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - March 27, 2014 - For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.…
- Masquerading as Servants of Righteousness – 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - February 3, 2018 - Con artists abound in our world. And unfortunately they are not all that uncommon within the church. Learn to recognize them, whether by the false…
- Strength in Weakness – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 - January 29, 2014 - How many times have I prayed for strength. And how many times have I heard others request the same thing. Weakness is not something that…
- Strength in Weakness – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 - February 5, 2018 - It is only human nature to trust in our own strengths and abilities. And yet, when we do so, we cut ourselves off from the…
- Self Examination – 2 Corinthians 13:5 - February 6, 2018 - When is the last time you performed a spiritual self examination? It is something we are instructed to do. Test yourself. Is your life different…
- Encourage One Another – 2 Corinthians 13:11 - June 1, 2020 - Serving the Lord, and life in general, can be hard and discouraging. So Paul's admonition to encourage one another is a good reminder for all…
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