Give to the Needy-2 Cor 8:13-9:5
Mi casa es su casa [“My house is your house”]. The goal is equality, but the giving must be voluntary–not forced or demanded or legislated. “Our desire is not that others might be relieved […]
Category: 2 Corinthians
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Give Your Money Generously-2 Cor 8:1-12
2021-06-12 17:15:14 How much money are you making? How much are you giving? Can we ask such questions of one another in the church? Giving is a highly sensitive topic, […]
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Perfecting Purity-2 Cor 6:11-7:4
Be holy. Does “be holy” sound inviting or restrictive? Does God want you to suffer with no fun by commanding you to live a holy life (2 Cor 7:1; 1 Pet 1:16; Lev 11:45)? “The true Christian ideal […]
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NOW is the Time-2 Cor 6:1-10
Urgency: “Now is the time…now is the day” (2 Cor 6:2). Do you “seize the day” when God speaks to your heart (Ps 139:23-24)? Is there any urgency TODAY/NOW about Your Christian life? The gravity of the grace of God (2 Cor […]
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Reconciliation-2 Cor 5:11-21
Do you fear God (2 Cor 5:11a)? Do you persuade others (2 Cor 5:11b)? How’s your conscience? What is “Christ’s love” (2 Cor 5:14)? Does it compel you? How (2 Cor 5:15)? What is it to regard someone […]
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Sorrow-2 Cor 7:4-16
When you recall a negative/very unpleasant emotional experience, do you become bitter and resentful? When hurt by another, can you thank God and be at peace with your offender? How do […]
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You Will Face Judgment-2 Cor 5:1-10
There is a judgment day. We don’t like thinking or taking about it. Many live as though life just goes on with no judgment day. But death and judgment is your destiny (Heb 9:27); you and […]
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Regeneration-2 Cor 4:7-17
What is your treasure (2 Cor 4:6)? Your jar of clay (2 Cor 4:7)? How much time and thought do you give to each? Do you suffer/die [forfeit your life] to give life (2 Cor 4:8-9)? What should you “always” […]
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Illumination-2 Cor 4:1-6
When disheartened or discouraged, do you “lose heart” (2 Cor 4:1, 16)? Was Paul? Why? How do you live a life of personal integrity (2 Cor 4:2; 1:12)? What is “the god of […]
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Transformation-2 Cor 3:7-18
[Law vs. Spirit] How do you know whether you’re living by the “letter“ OR by the Spirit (2 Cor 3:6, 17; Gal 5:16, 18, 25)? Are you truly free (2 Cor 3:17)? Free from what? Are you […]