A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The firstcentury apostles divided the world into spheres, or areas, of responsibility and did not encroach into anothers sphere. Since we need real strength in light of our real weakness, lets take a look at 2 corinthians 12. Even though there have been some rumblings about his credentials, paul assures everyone thats hes ironclad. Here in a strain of severe but delicate irony, he says he was not bold enough to do things which the had done. I dont know if the man was still in his body when it happened, but god certainly knows. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. For we dare not compare ourselves with some that commend themselves. A study of pauls 2 corinthian correspondence related media. Therefore i take pleasure in infirmities not in them simply considered, but as they were made use of to his advantage, for the exercise of his grace, and for his more abundant consolation. This is not something christians need to fear, paul is unique in salvation history as the apostle to the gentiles, and his visionary experience is unique as well.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 corinthians. Paul is psyched to be writing to his friends in corinth again. Commentaries for 2 corinthians chapter 10 spiritual weaponry. He pursues the strain of severe irony by secretly comparing himself with them, 2 corinthians 10. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. In doing so, they avoided throwing the church into needless confusion about whom members should look for authority. This commentary has been through advanced checking. This reading, therefore, is pauls testimony to his foolish boast in the lord and his experience of the presence of the resurrected christ. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 12. We have received the spirit that is from god, and there is a spirit of this world here, paul shows at least three different spirits.
The use of infirmities some of the arable land along the shore on the southeast coast of sutherland is almost covered with shore stones, from the. But he said to me, my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. The bible is saying that we must change our attitudes completely john 3. Keith wagner when the television program, the weakest link, first came out it was. Earlier in the letter, he has already made clear that whether we are at home with the body or at home with the lord our aim is simply to please god 2 corinthians 5. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians 12, where paul has a vision and where. At the first reading we might scarcely see any distinction between the two faults spoken of. His boasting now concluded, paul repeats that the corinthians forced him to engage in this. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 10. I knew a man in christ about fourteen years ago which is to be understood of himself, as appears from 2 corinthians 12. If paul boasted, it would only be in that area god had chosen for him, which included the corinthians themselves 14 3. To the church of god in corinth, together with all his holy people throughout achaia.
See, he founded the church there, so hes kind of like their main apostle. God knows, such a one caught up into the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body i do not knowgod knows. Today we will focus on the main fundamental truth of the christian faith. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Whether it was in a vision or some inner conviction of his mind, i do not know, but the answer was clear. They boasted much, but it was only by comparing themselves with one another, and not with any elevated standard of excellence. There is a spirit in man that enables him to understand physical things. We have received the spirit that is from god, and there is a spirit of this world. They had accused him of a lack of boldness and energy when present with them, 2 corinthians 10. Kjv, alternate versions, greek text with concordance, commentaries. His personal appearance was not pleasant and his rhetorical delivery was poor. Now i, paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of christwho in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.
For we dare not make ourselves of the number we admit that we are not bold enough for that. Commentaries for 2 corinthians chapter 12 the apostles revelations. God reveals to man through his spirit, which enables man to penetrate the deep, spiritual things of god. Articles sermons topics books podcasts features about donate.
Caught up into paradise 2 i know a man in christ, fourteen years ago whether in the body, i dont know, or whether out of the body, i dont know. Meyers through the bible commentary, commentary on 2 corinthians, vs. Commentaries for 2 corinthians chapter 12 the matter is summed up. The person whom the holy spirit leads, acts in love. Thomas babington, lord macaulay, once observed that the highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it. I know a man in christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Jul 05, 2009 in the verse preceding our pericope 2 corinthians 12. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible. Paul admitted that he had not the courage to do that, 2 corinthians 10. Paul had enemies in corinth, and he wrote in his defense.
Aug 19, 20 since we need real strength in light of our real weakness, lets take a look at 2 corinthians 12. Why pauls absence should make the corinthians hearts grow fonder 2 cor. God reveals to man through his spirit, which enables man to penetrate the deep, spiritual things of god 3. Read 2 corinthians 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In fact, they would write books, make tapes and videos, and go on speaking. For we dare not make ourselves of the number some understand this as spoken ironically, as if the apostle jeeringly should say, he would not pretend to join, or put himself upon a level, who was a poor, little, mean, despicable person, with such great men as the false apostles were, men of such large gifts, and of such great learning and eloquence. Introduction easter sunday is mentioned only one time in the bible cf. The use of infirmities some of the arable land along the shore on the southeast coast of sutherland is almost covered with shore stones, from the size of a turkeys egg to eight pounds weight. The world wide study bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons. Or rather, because we cannot do that ourselves, we must allow god to change us 2 corinthians 5. That is possible because of christs death romans 8.
It may be timely for the preacher to focus less on individual experience and more on a congregations collective experience. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Whether these chapters circulated as a letter independent of the preceding nine or not, the underlying issue is tension between paul and the corinthian church over pauls authority and credibility. In the passage immediately preceding this one, he outlined his credentials. Paul considered it unwise to compare himself with those who measured themselves by others around them 12 2. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. We are not told what this thorn in the flesh was, whether some great trouble, or some great temptation. The church in corinth began in ad 52 when paul visited there on his second missionary journey. Radical gratitude, lectionarybased stewardship, northwest united methodist foundation. My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
He does not even know or care whether they were in the body or out of the body experiences 2 corinthians 12. Study 2 corinthians 12 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In the verse preceding our pericope 2 corinthians 12. Verses 1121 in these verses the apostle addresses himself to the corinthians two ways. Therefore i take pleasure in infirmities for christs sake. Although there is nothing to be gained, i will go on to visions and revelations from the lord. Therefore i will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of christ may rest upon me. The book of 2 corinthians was very likely written approximately a.
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