2 Corinthians 13

XIII Final Admonitions
A. vs 1-4 Paul will prove his apostleship with power when he visits
B. vs 5-10 Examine yourself to see if you are in the faith
C. vs 11-14 Final instructions

What did I learn?
Excel in giving. (Why oh why is this so hard)
Our giving is measured by the sacrifice, not by the amount. (Then have I ever really given anything?)
Sow sparingly, reap sparingly (How different would my life be if I really believed that?)
Our weapons are not carnal, but mighty for demolishing vain arguments. (The Word changes hearts and minds)
Satan disguises himself as an angel of light (How much more his ministers)
Examine yourself and see if you are in the faith (This just isn't taught enough)
And finally...What exactly is a holy kiss?

2 Corinthians 12

XII The Thorn in Paul's Flesh
A. vs 1-6 Paul describes his being taken up into the Third Heaven
B. vs 7-10 Paul's thorn keeps him humble
C. vs 11-13 Signs, wonders, and miracles are the mark of an apostle
D. vs 14-18 Paul will visit the Corinthians for a third time
E. vs 19-21 Paul is afraid of what he will find in the Corinthian Church

2 Corinthians 11

XI Paul is an Apostle
A. vs 1-15 False Apostles
1. vs 1-6 Accept no gospel other than the one Paul preached
2. vs 7-12 Paul did not receive support from the Corinthians when he first came
3. vs 13-15 Satan and his false apostles masquerade as angels of light
B. vs 16-33 Paul's sufferings proclaim him an apostle
1. vs 16-21 The Corinthians will put up with false apostles who treat them poorly more than they will put up with Paul
2. vs 22-29 Paul lists the sufferings he has gone through since his conversion
3. vs 30-33 Paul escaped King Aretas in Damascus

2 Corinthians 10

X Paul Defends His Ministry
A. vs 1-6 Our weapons of warfare are not worldly but Godly
B. vs 7-11 Paul will be in person who he is in his letters
C. vs 12-18 Paul boasts as one approved by God

2 Corinthians 9

IX Sow Generously and You Will Reap Generously
A. vs 1-5 Paul encourages the Corinthians to give generously so they won't be embarrassed
B. vs 6-9 Give generously and cheerfully
C. vs 10-11 God will enlarge our harvest of righteousness as we give generously
D. vs 12-15 Men will praise God because of your generosity

2 Corinthians 8

VIII Give Generously
A. vs 1-15 The Macedonians gave generously and Paul uses them as a model
1. vs 1-7 Paul encourages the Corinthians to excel in the grace of giving
2. vs 8-9 Paul uses the standard of the Macedonians to judge the Corinthians
3. vs 10-12 The acceptability of the gift is determined by the willingness to give it
4. vs 13-15 Paul's desire is that there would be equality within the Body of Christ
B. vs 16-24 Paul sends Titus to Corinth
1. vs 16-21 Paul wants Titus to oversee thew administration of the gift to avoid criticism
2. vs 22-24 Paul encourage to Corinthians to treat Titus and another man well

2 Corinthians 7

VII Paul's Joy that His previous Letter was received well
A. vs 1 Keep yourself pure and holy before God
B. vs 2-4 Paul's joy knows no bounds
C. vs 5-7 Titus comforted Paul
D. vs 8-12 Godly sorrow brings repentance
E. vs 13-16 Paul was grateful for the way they treated Titus


What I learned
God comforts (and afflicts)
God sets the seal of His ownership on us (The Holy Spirit)
Do not peddle the Word of God for a profit (God want us righteous not rich)
The glory of the Old Covenant is fading (But how great the glory of the New!)
The god of this age has blinded unbelievers (And God will open them through preaching)
The Spirit in us GUARANTEES what is to come (We need not worry)
We are a new creation (The old has passed away)
Godly sorrow brings repentance (don't be afraid to offend)

2 Corinthians 6

VI Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers
A. vs 1-2 Today is the day of salvation
B. vs 3-13 What Paul has endured
1. vs 3-10 Paul list the hardships he has faced for following and preaching Christ
2. vs 11-13 Paul exhorts the Corinthians to not hold back their love from him
C. vs 14-18 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers

2 Corinthians 5

V Heaven is coming and our Ministry of Reconciliation
A. vs 1-10 Our earthly body will pass away and be replaced by a heavenly body
1. vs 1-5 God made us with the purpose of having a heavenly body
2. vs 6-10 We always try to please God because we will be judged by Him
B. vs 11-21 The Ministry of Reconciliation
1. vs 11-15 Beause Christ died for us, we should live for Him
2. vs 16-21 God made us a new creation in order to reconcile us to Him

2 Corinthians 4

IV God has put His Treasure in Jars of Clay
A. vs 1-6 We preach clearly and truthfully that all can see the light of the knowledge of the glory of Christ
B. vs 7-12 God shows His mighty power in weak human vessels so He can be glorified
C. vs 13-15 The God who raised Jesus will also raise us along with all believers
D. vs 16-18 Fix your eyes not on the light and momentary troubles of this life but on the eternal reward to come.

2 Corinthians 3

III New Covenant Glory
A. vs 1-3 The Corinthian Church was Paul's letter of recommendation to the world
B. vs 4-6 Being ministers of the New Covenant gives us confidence
C. vs 7-11 The glory of the New Covenant surpasses the glory of the Old
D. vs 12-18 The Spirit of the Lord gives freedom to the believers

2 Corinthians 2

II Forgive the repentant brother
A. vs 1-4 Paul decided to spare the Corinthians a painful visit
B. vs 5-11 After disciplining a brother, reaffirm your love for him
C. vs 12-13 Paul went to Macedonia when he could not find Titus in Troas
D. vs 14-17 We are the aroma of Christ to the world

2 Corinthians 1

I God of Comfort; All His Promises are Yes and Amen
A. vs 1-11 God is a God that comforts
1. vs 1-2 Opening Greeting
2. vs 3-7 Even in sufferings, Gods comfort is abundant
3. vs 8-11 God gave Paul trials so he would rely on God's strength
B. vs 12-24 Paul had to make a change of plans
1. vs 12-14 Paul has conducted himself rightly with the Corinthians
2. vs 15-17 Paul planned to go to Corinth twice
3. vs 18-22 God's promises are always "Yes" in Christ
4. vs 23-24 Paul did not go to Corinth to spare the Corinthians

1 Corinthians 16

XVI Odds and Ends
A. vs 1-4 Instructions for taking up an offering
B. vs 5-9 Paul will stay in Corinth as he passes through Macedonia
C. vs 10-11 Paul tells the church to take car of Timothy
D. vs 12-14 Do everything in love
E. vs 15-18 Paul gives recognition to the household of Stephanas
F. vs 19-24 Paul closes the letter

What did I learn?
This is where I want to go teach about Spiritual Gifts. (Even more than Acts 2)
Paul said to follow him as he followed Christ (I don't think I would ever say that)
We should examine ourselves before communion (Have I ever heard this taught?)
Love, love, love (and more love)
I should eagerly desire spiritual gifts (How do cessationists get past this verse)
Worship services should involve more people using their gifts (How should this be incorporated in today's church?)
He is Risen (He is risen indeed!)
and finally, Paul went to Ephesus because he knew many people would oppose him (and called it a great door for effective work!)

1 Corinthians 15

XV Teachings on the Resurrection of Christ, of Believers, and the Resurrection body
A. vs 1-11 The Resurrection of Christ
1. vs 1-2 Hold firmly to the Gospel that will save you
2. vs 3-8 Christ was buried and raised on the third day
3. vs 9-11 True grace causes good works
B. vs 12-34 The Dead will be Resurrected
1. vs 12-19 If there is no resurrection of the dead, Christ was not raised and if Christ was not raised your faith in Him is useless
2. vs 20-28 Christ's resurrection means that God will put everything under Him
3. vs 29-34 Never think that there will be no resurrection
C. vs 35-58 Paul describes the Resurrection body
1. vs 35-41 Our resurrection bodies will be similar to our earthly body
2. vs 42-44 Our natural body is sown like a seed
3. vs 45-49 First the earthly, then then the spiritual
4. vs 50-57 We will all be changed at the last trumpet and death will be defeated
5. vs 58 Be confident in this and work hard for the Lord

1 Corinthians 14

XIV Spiritual Gifts and Worship
A. vs 1-25 Instructions for Tongues and Prophecy
1. vs 1-5 Tongues edifies the speaker, prophecy edifies the Church
2. vs 6-12 Seek to excel in the gifts that will edify others
3. vs 13-17 If you pray in tongues in church, ask God for the interpretation
4. vs 18-19 It's better to speak with real words in public rather than tongues
5. vs 20-21 Be mature in your thinking about tongues and prophecy
6. vs 22-25 Prophecying glorifies God to the point that unbelievers can be convinced of God's presence when they hear it.
B. vs 26-40 All the gifts should be used in an orderly way
1. vs 26-28 When the church comes together, everyone one should be prepared to use the gifts given to them
2. vs 29-33 The spirit of the prophet is controlled by the prophet, prophecies should be done in an orderly way in the service
3. vs 34-35 Women are not permitted to ask questions during a church service
4. vs 36-38 All prophets should agree with what Paul has written
5. vs 39-40 Be eager to use your gifts in an orderly way

1 Corinthians 13

XIII The Love Chapter
A. vs 1-3 Love is more important than the greatest of deeds
B. vs 4-7 Attributes of Love
C. vs 8-13 Love will never fail or cease

1 Corinthians 12

XII Spiritual Gifts working in the Body of Christ
A. vs 1-11 Spiritual Gifts
1. vs 1-3 The Holy Spirit allows us to say Jesus is Lord
2. vs 4-6 God works in different ways through different people
3. vs 7-11 Paul list the Gifts of the Spirit
B. vs 12-30 The Body of Christ
1. vs 12-13 All believers are in the Body of Christ
2. vs 14-20 Each believer is a different part of the Body
3. vs 21-26 Even though we each are different we are all connected in to one Body
4. vs 27-30 Paul list some jobs available in the body

1 Corinthians 11

XI Men and Women in church; The Lord's Supper
A. vs 1-16 The roles of Men and Women in Worship
1. vs 1-2 Follow Paul's example and teaching
2. vs 3-10 Christ is the Head of Man, Man is the Head of Woman
3. vs 11-16 Man and Woman are dependant upon each other
B. vs 17-34 The Lord's Supper
1. vs 17-22 A lack of unity was a church's embarrasment
2. vs 23-26 Christ established the Lord's Supper on the night before His crucifixion
3. vs 27-32 If we take the Lord's supper in an unworthy manner, without self-examination, we bring judgment on ourselves
4. vs 33-34 When you take the Lord's Supper, do it as one body at the same time, in unity

1 Corinthians 9

IX The Rights and Priviledges of the Apostles
A. vs 1-2 The Corinthians are the seal of Paul's Apostleship
B. vs 3-6 The Apostles have the right to certain comforts as they spread the Gospel
C. vs 7-12 Shouldn't Apostles have the right to expect support from the churchs they invest themselves into
D. vs 12-14 The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel be supported by the gospel
E. vs 15-18 Paul is compelled to preach the gospel
F. vs 19-23 We must become all things to all people to reach them for the Gospel
G. vs 24-27 Run your race in such a way to get a crown

1 Corinthians 8

VIII Food Sacrificed to Idols
A. vs 1-3 Knowledge puffs up, love builds up
B. vs 4-6 There are no real idols, just God
C. vs 7-8 Food does not bring us closer to God
D. vs 9-13 Don't let your freedom be a stumbling block to a weaker brother

1 Corinthians 7

VII Christian Instruction on Marriage
A. vs 1-7 Married couples should not deprive each other as a rule
B. vs 8-9 It is better to marry than burn with lust
C. vs 10-11 Do not divorce
D. vs 12-14 Believers should not divorce unbelievers
E. vs 15-16 If an unbeliever leaves the marriage, let him (or her)
F. vs 17-24 Keeping God's commands is what counts
G. vs 25-28 You can remain unmarried or get married
H. vs 29-31 Remain as you are and focus on God
I. vs 32-35 Unmarried people can focus solely on God
J. vs 36-38 You can marry a virgin if you want
K. vs 39-40 A woman is bound to her husband for as long as he lives

1 Corinthians 6

VI Lawsuits in the church; Dealing with sexual immorality in the church
A. vs 1-11 Lawsuits among believers
1. vs 1-6 The saints will judge the world so it can definitely judge disputes within the church
2. vs 7-8 It is better to be cheated than to bring a suit against a brother
3. vs 9-11 The immoral will not inherit the Kingdom of God
B. vs 12-20 Sexual Immorality
1. vs 12-17 Do not have sex with prostitutes
2. vs 18-20 Flee sexual immorality because we have been bought and are no longer our own

1 Corinthians 1-5

Another week gone and what did I learn?

God will keep us strong to the end so we will be blameless. (Thank God it doesn't depend on me)
Paul wished for unity in the church (Unified to what? Doctrine!)
God's power confirmed Paul's words. (Why do some believe this has stopped?)
I need to do more research on 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 (How can what I have done be burned up and still be saved? Aren't they the good works God prepared for me to do?)
If you have been given a trust you must prove faithful (The burden of leadership is a heavy one)
Kick the sexually immoral brother out of the church (Is church discipline even practiced anymore?)

Good times!

1 Corinthians 5

V Do not associate with the sexually immoral
A. vs 1-5 Pass judgement on a brother's sin and hand him over to Satan
B. vs 6-8 Paul compares removing the immoral from the church to removing the yeast during the Passover Festival
C. vs 9-11 Do not associate with someone who says they are a brother in the Lord and persists in sin
D. vs 12-13 Don't waste your time judging the world, judge the church