Virtus gideon, images of a christian gentleman, scholar, mentor, and encourager emerge from my thoughts. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. Positional truth is true for both the spiritual and the carnal believer i cor. We see paul at work, teaching and exemplifying transparency, joy, good relationships, sincerity, reputation, service, humility. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. As i reflect upon my graduate classroom experiences with dr. Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. One source, god, produces the commonality that makes us a spiritual family. The book of 2 corinthians was very likely written approximately a. The narrative of the book of ruth is a drama of ordinary human life, but the drama unfolds against a background of the providence and purposes of god. The spirit warned this would be done through doctrines of demons 1 ti 4. An exhortation to holiness, and the whole church entreated to bear affection to the apostle. Of such a one will i, or, i might, glory as a person highly favoured of christ. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer.
On the outside, we are suffering and taking a beating, but on the inside, god is blessing and renewing us. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary garland, david e. The second epistle to the corinthians chapter four objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate pauls transparency and view of service 2 to understand why some people are so blinded to the obvious 3 to gain insight into why god allows his children to suffer 4 to glean pauls secret for not losing heart getting discouraged. Commentary the well bookstore united methodist church. His presence and sagacity are now deeply missed, but his life and love for. If 1 corinthians gives us unparalleled insight into the everyday life of a new testament church, 2 corinthians offers us a unique glimpse into the heart and soul of the apostle whose work founded and built that church.
Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. This now is the best, most thorough commentary on 2 corinthians in my library. Or we do not, like some false teachers, need written credentials or letters. God constructs the church on the basis of positional truth. I and ii corinthians bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series new testament, vol. He had known the kind of experiences that would cause most people to lose courage verses 89. Ho returns, after a long digression, to the assertion with which 2 corinthians 4 had opened, but in repeating the words he. If you intend to teach or preach from 2 corinthians, this is a resource you must not overlook. His life was a living testimony of the treasure possessed in an earthen vessel 2 cor. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives.
This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. See, paul visited corinth and it did not go well at all. Being crafty i caught a blessed craft, a high point of heavenly wisdom, daniel 12. For it to continue, it has to be renewed day by day. Positional truth protects the believer from ultimate judgment rom. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. It is written of the fox, that when he is very hungry after prey, and can find none, he lieth down and feigneth himself to be a dead carcase, and so the fowls fall upon him, and. Or do we need, as some, letters of commendation to you or from you.
The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the church in corinth and christians in the surrounding province of achaea, in modernday greece. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Its found in the book of 2 corinthians, which is the most autobiographical of all pauls writings. Since the death and resurrection of christ, which has broken down the middle wall of partition, and has took away all distinction of men, we know, we esteem, we value no man on account of his carnal descent, and fleshy privileges, as being of the jewish nation, a descendant of abraham, and circumcised as he was. He stayed one and a half years, accomplishing much for the. I warned those who sinned before and all the others, and i warn them now while absent, as i did when present on my second visit, and that if i. However, he insisted that he had no proper reason to be in. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Outward man has the same idea as earthen vessels in 2 corinthians 4.
But the digression, if indeed it be a digression, only tends to strengthen the assertion he has made. The traditional interpretation of this makes it a reference to the incestuous person of 1 cor. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The world has a little heap of depreciatory terms which it flings, age after age, at all men who have a higher standard and nobler aims than their fellows. It is still more dangerous to be better than other people. Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh. The church in corinth began in ad 52 when paul visited there on his second missionary journey. The second epistle to the corinthians, commonly referred to as second corinthians or in writing 2 corinthians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible.
Study 2 corinthians 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This is an excellent, highly readable, in depth commentary that clarifies the complexities of this epistle, its message and the particular circumstances of its writing. The second epistle to the corinthians executable outlines. The theme of this passage is anticipated in the epistles opening thanksgiving. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever.
But the good news is everythings been all patched up. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Positional truth guarantees eternal life to those who possess it rom. For which cause we faint not the apostle now returns to the topic he has already introduced 2 corinthians 4. Once fellowship with god is established through the sacrifice of jesus christ, that is not enough. For which cause we faint not since our afflictions are overruled for the good of others, and the glory of god, we are not discouraged by them. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
Reading cycle three from a guide to good bible reading. Paul is dealing with his opposition in corinthin particular opposition by hyperlian apostolonarrogant apostlessuperapostles 11. They say that pauls letters are weighty and strong, but his. Useful bible studies 2 corinthians commentary chapter 4. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. Sermons from second corinthians 2 the second epistle to the corinthians table of contents true comfort 1. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary.