2 Corinthians 7
Paul rejoices over the Corinthians’ repentance and restored relationship, praising godly sorrow that leads to change.
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2 Corinthians 6
Paul urges believers to receive God’s grace faithfully and endure hardship as God’s servants. He calls them to live holy lives, separate from sin, and to open their hearts fully to God.
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2 Corinthians 5
Believers live by faith and are made new in Christ, who gives them the ministry of reconciliation with God.
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2 Corinthians 4
Paul explains that the gospel reveals God’s glory through Christ, even amid suffering. Though believers are weak and face hardship, God’s power sustains them, and present troubles prepare an eternal glory.
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2 Corinthians 3
Paul contrasts the old covenant of the law with the new covenant of the Spirit, which brings life, freedom, and greater glory through Christ.
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Do all that is necessary to reconcile
Peacemaking is the focus of one of the two Beatitudes we covered on Sunday. Peacemaking is more than calming feelings, soothing hurt feelings or getting two people to stop fighting and go to their separate corners. Peacemaking is reconciling two parties (or more) to a new relationship of trust and caring. The only way this can be…
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2 Corinthians 2
Paul urges the church to forgive and restore a repentant believer, showing love instead of punishment. He also speaks of his concern for the Corinthians and describes God leading believers in triumph through Christ.
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2 Corinthians 1
God comforts believers in suffering so they can comfort others, and Paul affirms his sincere care for the church.
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1 Corinthians 16
Paul gives final instructions and encouragement: he urges generosity for the needy, plans for travel, and faithful service. He closes with greetings, exhortations to stand firm in faith, and blessings of love and peace.
