2nd Corinthians

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2nd Corinthians – The Introduction

July 20, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • 2 Corinthians

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This exciting introductory study of 2nd Corinthians will answer the common questions of: who wrote 2nd Corinthians, to whom it was written, when and why? We were first introduced to Corinth, a city in Greece, and the people of Corinth in Acts 18.

The Corinthian Assembly was a very gifted and talented congregation of individuals who were excited about their new found faith in Yeshua and the various teachers who had preached the gospel there. However, the Corinthian Assembly had been infiltrated by false teachers who were challenging Apostolic authority, introducing false teachings, and questioning whether the money they had collected was actually going to help the poverty-stricken Believers in Jerusalem or into someone’s pocket. Join us for this exciting verse by verse study!

Salvation Requires Repentance

October 12, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • 2 Corinthians 7

The actions, attitudes, behaviors, and lifestyles reported to Paul of some worshippers in the Corinthian Assembly indicated that there were those who had possibly received the grace of God in vain. Paul makes it clear that a proper response to YeHoVaH’s grace would be evidenced by a change in the Believers’ conduct, relationships, and religious practices. The change of behavior would be a demonstration of actions of repentance that lead to salvation and explain why his letter came to them in the form that it did and caused the Corinthians to be sorrowful.

Vain Grace and Idolatry

October 5, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • 2 Corinthians 6

This portion of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians unveils a shocking revelation concerning the grace of God. The price Paul paid to get the Gospel to the Corinthians is expressed in a way that makes known to those reading his letter that grace required a proper response which some had not recognized and by their actions demonstrated that they did not understand YeHoVaH’s grace. Furthermore, the idolatrous practices of some had continued from their previous ways of life causing a stern warning to others to separate themselves from those whose lifestyle did not match the grace they had received.

Kingdom Ambassadors

September 28, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • 2 Corinthians 5

Chapter 5 of 2nd Corinthians contains a treasure trove of information that concludes with Paul identifying himself and those called by YeHoVaH in Messiah as His Ambassadors. He lays out what could be described as requirements, qualifications, and a job description for Kingdom Ambassadors. Paul's choice of words and the structural context he uses to present this portion of his letter to the Corinthians is a testimony to his personal service and commitment to the Gospel of the Kingdom, thereby indicating what would be required of those who are reconciled and called to represent the Kingdom of God.