Paul’s Corinthians Dilemma

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Paul’s Corinthians Dilemma

2nd Corinthians 1:1-24

July 27, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • 2 Corinthians 1:24

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2nd Corinthians, Paul’s 3rd letter to the gifted assembly at Corinth, established by him, had been infiltrated by false teachers who were challenging Paul’s apostolic authority, introducing false teachings and other issues arising in the assembly that created a dilemma for Paul and the Saints in Corinth. Paul’s change of travel plans only added to the speculations that the accusations made against Paul were true. In Chapter One, Paul begins the process of setting the records straight, reaffirming his call of Ministry, his authority in Messiah, and the reasons why his plans had changed.

Grace and Unrepentance

December 21, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • 2 Corinthians 12

Visions and dreams are key proofs of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. In this portion of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, Paul speaks in the third person of a man who experienced visions and revelations that could not be talked about. All indications point to Paul being that person based on the thorn in the flesh given him and the sufficient grace to sustain him. There were real concerns that many of the Corinthians, due to the teachings of the false apostles that had deceived them, continued in sinful lifestyles indicating they had not repented of their sins.

False Apostles and False Brothers

December 14, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • 2 Corinthians 11

Throughout the Law, the Prophets, the Writings of the Old Testament, and in New Testament writings, YeHoVaH’s people were warned against false witnesses, false reports, false balances, false prophets, false messiahs, and basically all things false. Falsehoods were deceptive practices designed to deceive and mislead. In this passage of 2nd Corinthians, Paul addresses false apostles, false brethren and makes comparisons to distinguish between their ministries and his ministry.

Giving That Glorifies God

November 9, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • 2 Corinthians 9

Giving to advance Kingdom work is a personal matter between the giver and God. The Corinthians were instructed by Paul to complete what they had started in providing financial assistance to the Saints in Jerusalem who were experiencing hardship. As the Corinthian Believers had abounded in faith, utterance, knowledge, and in all diligence, and love, they were encouraged to excel in the grace of giving also. Although people's motivations, reasons, and attitudes while giving varies from person to person, all giving should be done to glorify God!