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The Bragging Contest, 2 Co.11

The Bragging Contest, 2 Co.11. If this is what it takes to save the church, Paul will put on his mask “I have been talking sensibly; now I will talk foolishly; this is apparently the speech you like” Proof: the men they accepted were false teachers, braggers Paul plays the role of a fool

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The Bragging Contest, 2 Co.11

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  1. The Bragging Contest, 2 Co.11 • If this is what it takes to save the church, Paul will put on his mask • “I have been talking sensibly; now I will talk foolishly; this is apparently the speech you like” • Proof: the men they accepted were false teachers, braggers • Paul plays the role of a fool • Motive: to frustrate false apostles

  2. Godly jealousy, 2 Co.11:2a • Same feeling that fills God, fills Paul • Human jealousy is a vice. 2 Co.12:20 • Divine jealousy is a virtue. Ex.20:5 • Paul has intense concern: zeal of God • Showed his love by: • Teaching • Visiting • Letters • Intercessions

  3. Betrothal, 2 Co.11:2b • Paul: father who found suitable hus-band for daughter (church at Corinth) • He is responsible for their spiritual purity. Ep.5:25-27; Rv.19:7-9 • Betroth, to fit together; join or give in marriage. Cf. Mt.1:18 • To one husband: monogamy

  4. Gn.3 & 2 Co.11:3 Adam & Eve The Danger 2nd Adam & Corinthians Gn.2:17; 3:2 Law 2 Co.11:3-4 Gn.3:6 Listened to satan 2 Co.11:3 Gn.3:13 Deceived 2 Co.11:3, 13 Gn.3:5-6 Bait: privilege 2 Co.11:14 Gn.3:6, 16 Sin 2 Co.11:3??

  5. Oppressive teachers (11:20) • Bondage: Ga.2:4. Ct. Mt.20:26-28; 1 Co.9:19 • Devour: Mk.12:40; Ro.16:18. ct. 2 Co.12:13-14 • Take: 2 Co.12:16; 2 Pt.2:3. • Exalt: 3 Jn.9. Ct. 2 Co.10:1 • Strike: Mt.21:35; Jn.18:23; Ac.23:2

  6. Paul matches opponents point for point (11:21-12:12) “I also” (v.21) “So am I” (3x, v.22) “I am more” (23) • Their labors, 23b – 27 • Their fine-sounding words, 12:5-6 • Their displays of power, 12:11-12

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