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2 Corinthians 1:3-11

2 Corinthians 1:3-11. Context:. Paul’s Plight In Asia 2 Corinthians 1: 8 – 11. Opened His Heart. Brethren. Paul’s Dilemma:.

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2 Corinthians 1:3-11

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  1. 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

  2. Context: Paul’s Plight In Asia 2 Corinthians 1: 8 – 11 Opened His Heart Brethren

  3. Paul’s Dilemma: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 For we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself.

  4. “Beyond Our Strength” Excessive Weight “Burdened”

  5. “Despaired of Life Itself” Excessive Weight “Burdened”

  6. The Idea Is Not That They Wanted To Die; Rather They Had Resigned Themselves To The Fact That This Was It – They Were Going To Die. “Burdened”

  7. “Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves…” (v.9a) Within Their Own Hearts They Had Pronounced The Death Sentence Upon Themselves “Burdened”

  8. Why Does The Apostle Paul Tell The Corinthians About His Dire Circumstance? To Evoke Sympathy! GOD’S PURPOSE NO

  9. Lenski Makes This Pertinent Comment “Paul and Timothy have been brought to the point beyond ability, to the point of despair, were all struggle, even mental struggle, was useless, where they waited only for the death blow to fall…Not even the least confidence in themselves or in their resources was left to them… they were absolutely naked and stripped” and that was God’s purpose

  10. God’s Purpose: 2 Corinthians 1:9b “…But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.”

  11. God’s Purpose

  12. God’s Purpose TRUST

  13. God’s Purpose COMFORT

  14. God’s Purpose DELIVERANCE

  15. God’s Purpose STEADFASTNESS

  16. God’s Purpose SERVICE

  17. Where Do We Start? Where Paul Started TRIALS

  18. BENEVOLENT DIVINE DICTATOR PRAISE 2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort ACKNOWLEDGING

  19. GOD CENTERED

  20. GOD CENTERED • He Saw God More Than The Experienced Affliction.

  21. To Persuade Unto i.e. Move Or Induce One To Persuasion To Do Something 2 Corinthians 1:9b “…But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.” 1 2

  22. GOD CENTERED • He Saw God More Than The Experienced Affliction. • He Saw God As The Deliverer From Death Or In Death

  23. GOD, THE DELIVERER 2 Corinthians 1:10 He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. PAST PRESENT FUTURE

  24. GOD CENTERED • He Saw God More Than The Experienced Affliction. • He Saw God As The Deliverer From Death Or In Death • He Saw God As The Deliverer of Hope

  25. GOD, THE DELIVERER 2 Corinthians 1:10 He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again.

  26. Romans 8:24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? Hebrews 6:19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil,

  27. GOD CENTERED • He Saw God More Than The Experienced Affliction. • He Saw God As The Deliverer From Death Or In Death • He Saw God As The Deliverer of Hope • He Saw God As The Deliverer of Mercy And Comfort (v.3)

  28. SELF CENTERED • He Sees The Affliction More Than He Sees God • He Sees God Unwilling To Deliver Him • He Sees God in Hopelessness • He Sees God As Merciless And Unwilling To Comfort Him

  29. SELF CENTERED • He Cannot See Any Good Coming From The Affliction, Since The Affliction Is What His Life Evolves Around

  30. He Cannot See the God of the Bible SELF CENTERED

  31. His Life Becomes Out of BALANCE, Especially Spiritually GOOD SUFFERING

  32. The life of the Christian finds BALANCE, Especially Spiritually If There Are Abundant Sufferings Surely God Will Provide Abundant Mercies SUFFERING COMFORT

  33. 2 Corinthians 1:5 For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.

  34. Actually, The “In Christ” Relationship (Blessings) Far Exceeds The Afflictions Of This Life AFFLICTIONS BLESSINGS

  35. Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

  36. Let's Address The Why Question: • The Issue Is Not Why Has This Happened To Me, But What Am I Going To Do With It Since It Has Happened To Me?

  37. God Is A Merciful Comforter

  38. 2 Corinthians 1:4who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

  39. “Who Are” Afflicted God Comforts Comforts Comforter “Us” Afflicted “Who Are” Afflicted

  40. 2 Corinthians 7:5-8 For even when we came into Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were afflicted at every turn—fighting without and fear within. 6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, 7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort with which he was comforted by you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more. 8 For even if I made you grieve with my letter, I do not regret it—though I did regret it, for I see that that letter grieved you, though only for a while.

  41. 2 Corinthians 1:6-7 If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer. 7 Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort. If we are afflicted Comfort salvation Paul’s Example

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