The Word Is Alive 2 Corinthians

1. The Word Is Alive2 Corinthians Summary Of 2 Corinthians Narrated by Tony Gillon

2. Introduction • A letter born out of pain.

3. Introduction • A letter born out of pain. • Paul’s fourth letter to Corinth.

4. Introduction • A letter born out of pain. • Paul’s fourth letter to Corinth. • The relationship between suffering and the power of the Spirit in Paul’s apostolic life, ministry and message.

5. Introduction • Corinth - a church in trouble, requiring a second visit by Paul and its aftermath.

6. Introduction • Corinth - a church in trouble, requiring a second visit by Paul and its aftermath. • Good news brought through Titus to Paul.

7. Chapter One • Paul’s opening greeting immediately establishes his apostolic authority and the intended nature of the church as the family of God in Christ Jesus.

8. Chapter One • He speaks openly of his trials and suffering, clearly stating that it was only by the grace of God that he had survived. • Such a statement is not one of weakness but of strength, for reliance on God is the key to successful ministry.

9. Chapter One • Paul then addresses three apparent complaints that the Corinthians held against him: that Paul’s letters were hard to understand; that Paul had reneged on his plans to visit them; and that he had a domineering attitude toward them and wanted to show who was in charge.

10. Chapter Two • Reason for the change of plans.

11. Chapter Two • Reason for the change of plans. • The need for church discipline.

12. Chapter Two • Reason for the change of plans. • The need for church discipline. • Paul travels to Troas and Macedonia.

13. Chapter Three • The life and work of a genuine apostle.

14. Chapter Three • The life and work of a genuine apostle. • No requirement for recommendations.

15. Chapter Three • The life and work of a genuine apostle. • No requirement for recommendations. • The superiority of the new covenant.

16. Chapter Three • The life and work of a genuine apostle. • No requirement for recommendations. • The superiority of the new covenant. • A comparison between Moses and a Christian minister.

17. Chapter Three • The life and work of a genuine apostle. • No requirement for recommendations. • The superiority of the new covenant. • A comparison between Moses and a Christian minister. • Dealing with criticisms.

18. Chapter Four • Paul, a simple vessel of God.

19. Chapter Four • Paul, a simple vessel of God. • God brings light into darkness and Paul’s role is to proclaim this truth.

20. Chapter Four • Paul, a simple vessel of God. • God brings light into darkness and Paul’s role is to proclaim this truth. • Ministers of the Gospel must speak out whatever their situation.

21. Chapter Five • What happens to a believer at death?

22. Chapter Five • What happens to a believer at death? • Paul believes in a physical resurrection after a time in the presence of Christ.

23. Chapter Five • What happens to a believer at death? • Paul believes in a physical resurrection after a time in the presence of Christ. • The ministry of reconciliation.

24. Chapter Six • Paul begins with what at first sight seems to be an evangelistic call, then defends the paradoxical character of his ministry (vv.3-10), going on to make an urgent appeal for the Corinthian’s affection (vv.11-13), and follows this with a command to sever damaging alliances with unbelievers (6:14—7:1).

25. Chapter Seven • Paul’s conclusion to the section on the authenticity of his new covenant ministry.

26. Chapter Seven • Paul’s conclusion to the section on the authenticity of his new covenant ministry. • A glimpse into the reality of Paul’s life.

27. Chapter Seven • Paul’s conclusion to the section on the authenticity of his new covenant ministry. • A glimpse into the reality of Paul’s life. • The restoration of their relationship.

28. Chapter Eight • Although the collection for the poor in Judæa had been the Corinthians’ idea initially, and had been started a year or so earlier, it had stalled until Titus’ recent visit. Paul wanted them to resume the collection.

29. Chapter Eight • His encouragement comes in the form of indicating that giving is a gracious act that originates with God, with Paul citing the poorer and afflicted Macedonian churches as an excellent example of those that have given generously, despite their trials and hardships.

30. Chapter Eight • Paul concludes the chapter by commending Titus to them once again. • He was well known to the church in Corinth, as he had only recently visited them, but Paul wants to make it clear that Titus’ affection for them is genuine and that he wanted to come to them because of the joy it would bring him in doing so.

31. Chapter Nine • The reason why the collection should be completed as promised.

32. Chapter Nine • The reason why the collection should be completed as promised. • The benefits the Corinthians will reap as a result of generous giving.

33. Chapter Nine • The reason why the collection should be completed as promised. • The benefits the Corinthians will reap as a result of generous giving. • Paul identifies four beneficiaries of charitable giving.

34. Chapter Ten • Although the tone of Paul’s letter seems stern, he is appealing to the mainstream congregation to realise that his achievements in Corinth are his authority of apostleship and that everything he does, says and writes about is done with the sole intention of building up the church of Christ.

35. Chapter Ten • In vv.12-18 Paul cuts to the heart of the problem by showing the Corinthians what the opposition is really after. It is not, to be sure, the spiritual welfare of the Corinthians. Their real goal is, instead, to expand their sphere of influence by encroaching on the territory of others and going beyond the boundaries God himself had established.

36. Chapter Eleven • Paul asks the Corinthians to indulge him playing the fool for three key reasons: • His divine jealousy for the Corinthians’ purity in Christ. • Their willingness to put up with an aberrant message. • That Paul is in no way inferior to his rivals.

37. Chapter Eleven • Paul deals with issues concerning his speaking ability and his refusal to ask for their financial support.

38. Chapter Eleven • Paul deals with issues concerning his speaking ability and his refusal to ask for their financial support. • Paul attacks his opponents and then lists his own ministerial achievements and sufferings.

39. Chapter Twelve • Paul’s vision and revelation of heaven.

40. Chapter Twelve • Paul’s vision and revelation of heaven. • Paul makes his final defence.

41. Chapter Twelve • Paul’s vision and revelation of heaven. • Paul makes his final defence. • Paul’s devotion to Corinth is clear.

42. Chapter Thirteen • Paul completes this letter with one final reminder that the church must overcome its sinful nature before Paul arrives otherwise he will have no option other than to implement the Lord’s discipline on those who refuse to repent of their sins.

43. Chapter Thirteen • Paul concludes with a final call to unity in Christ and a rare, yet all encompassing Trinitarian benediction for the whole church.

44. Summary of 2 Corinthians Ends