5 Lessons from the Book of 2 Corinthians – Tony Evans

This is Paul’s most intimate letter to a church; it expresses his heart and his passion. False teachers had entered the church in Corinth, and they were receiving a hearing even though they were undermining Paul’s message. They also questioned his kingdom calling and responsibility as an apostle of Jesus Christ. So Paul offered a defense of his ministry because the gospel was being undermined by Jewish teachers who were trying to put Christians back under the law of Moses. Paul also called the Corinthians to show concern for the poor. He wanted the Jewish and Gentile Christians to understand that they are one people in Christ. What better way to show this than for Gentile believers to help Jewish believers in need? The apostle appealed to the Corinthians’ hearts and minds, showing them that truth without love is damaging, while love without truth is deceptive. Paul even spoke of his personal experience of a heavenly vision. If Paul could humble himself after receiving such a privilege, surely the Corinthians could see that he was not operating with pride but with a servant’s heart.

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