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THE THEOLOGY OF GIVING Part 01 – Chapter 08: THE POVERTY OF JESUS Outline: PRELUDE: Chapters 8 and 9 of 2nd Corinthians constitute a new section with a new topic: THE THEOLOGY OF GIVING. In this section, Paul followed up and reiterated his teaching about giving. At the end of his first letter to theContinue reading “Chapter 08”

Chapter 07 – GODLY GRIEF vs WORLDLY GRIEF Outline: I. THE CLEANSING THAT LEADS TO HOLINESS (v1) “Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.” This opening verse concludes Paul’s argument in the previous chapter about notContinue reading “Chapter 07”

Chapter 06 – THE TEMPLE OF THE LIVING GOD Outline: I. THE DAY OF SALVATION (v1-2) “Working together with Him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For He says, ‘In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.’Behold,Continue reading “Chapter 06”

Chapter 05 – THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION Outline: This chapter is divided into two topics: The Heavenly Dwelling (v1-17) and the Ministry of Reconciliation (v18-21). I. OUR HEAVENLY DWELLING (v1-10) A.) The House That Is Not Made With Hands (v1-5) “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, weContinue reading “Chapter 05”

Chapter 04 – THE TREASURE IN JARS OF CLAY Outline: 2nd Corinthians Chapter 04 is all about the Gospel in the hands of God’s faithful servants (metaphorically described as the “Treasure in Jars of Clay).” I.) THE FAITHFUL PREACHERS OF THE GOSPEL (v1-2) “Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do notContinue reading “Chapter 04”

Chapter 03 – THE MINISTERS OF THE NEW COVENANT Outline: 2nd Corinthians Chapter 03 is all about the “Ministers of the New Covenant.” I.) PAUL’S “LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION” (v1-3) “Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you, or from you? You yourselves are ourContinue reading “Chapter 03”

Chapter 02 – THE AROMA OF CHRIST Outline: I.) PAUL’S REASON FOR WRITING THIS LETTER (Thematic Verses) (v1-4) “For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained? And I wroteContinue reading “Chapter 02”

Chapter 01 – THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT Outline: Premise: Between the timeline of 1st and 2nd Corinthians, a group of prestigious, eloquent, and impressive speakers ruled over the Corinthian church. They are known as the “Super-Apostles.” Because of their presence, many Corinthians started to despise their founder, Paul. As opposed to the Super-Apostles, PaulContinue reading “Chapter 01”

by Jeff Dominguez Key Passage: 2 Corinthians 2:1-4 “For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained? And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I mightContinue reading “Introduction and Overview of Paul’s 2nd Letter to the Corinthians”

Introduction to 2nd Corinthians(click the image above)