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Key Themes in 2 Corinthians
1. The cross of Christ, embodied in the suffering of his apostle, unmasks the erroneous teaching of “false apostles” and “servants of Satan.” 11:13–15 2. In fulfillment of Jer. 31:31–34 and Ezek. 36:26–27, Paul is a servant of the new covenant (2 Cor. 3:
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The Sufficiency of God in 2 Corinthians
2:16 Who is sufficient for these things? 3:5 Not that we are sufficient in ourselves … 3:5 but our sufficiency is from God 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you …”
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Weakness and Power (or Strength) in 1–2 Corinthians
Verse Weakness Power (or Strength) 1 Cor. 1:25 the weakness of God is stronger than men 1 Cor. 1:27 God chose what is weak to shame the strong 1 Cor. 2:3, 5 in weakness and in fear but in the power of God 1 Cor. 15:43
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The Believer’s Apparent (Temporal) Defeat and Actual (Spiritual) Victory
The Believer’s Apparent (Temporal) Defeat The Believer’s Actual (Spiritual) Victory For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death (1:8–9). He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and
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Timeline for 1 Corinthians
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Key Themes in 1 Corinthians
1. Since the church is the dwelling place of God’s Spirit, the people who make up the church should work for unity by building each other up. 1:10–4:21 (esp.3:10–16; 14:12) 2. Christians should build up the church in four practical ways: a.
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Earthly Bodies and Resurrection Bodies (1 Corinthians 15)
Verse Earthly Bodies Resurrection Bodies v. 42 perishable imperishable v. 43a exist in dishonor raised in glory v. 43b exist in weakness raised in power v. 44 natural spiritual vv. 45, 47 first Adam a living being, from the earth last Adam (Christ) a life-giving spirit, from heaven vv. 48–
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Paul’s Answers to Questions from the Corinthians
Verse Introduction to topic 7:1 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote (marriage and sexuality) 7:25 Now concerning the betrothed 8:1 Now concerning food offered to idols 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints 16:12 Now concerning
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Divorce and Remarriage in 1 Corinthians 7
vv. 10–11 Don’t separate, but if you do, seek reconciliation. vv. 12–13 If the unbelieving spouse consents to stay, do not seek divorce. v. 15 If the unbelieving spouse separates (i.e., leaves the marriage), the believer is not bound (i.e., is free to remarry). v.
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Church Leaders Should Likewise Lead Lives That Are Examples to Imitate
Phil. 3:17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 1 Tim. 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith,
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Imitating Paul as Paul Imitates Christ
1 Cor. 4:15–17 I became your father in Christ Jesus … be imitators of me. That is why I sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, to remind you of my ways in Christ. 1 Cor. 10:32–11:1 Give no offense … just as