2 corinthians 4 7-18 commentary on the book

Broomall has an interesting outline of this chapter, as follows. Personal salvation with its provision of the present and the future. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his series, commentary on 2nd corinthians, talking to today about legalism in the church. Read the book of 2 corinthians quickly and summarize the theme of the book. This would signify that, through the agency of jesus christ, paul and his close associates came to fill the role of servants to the corinthians, laboring in furthering their spiritual welfare. But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to god and not to us. On the outside, we are suffering and taking a beating, but on the inside, god is blessing and renewing us. Once there, he received a good report from titus regarding the corinthians 7. This is an extraordinary verse for anyone who studies the bible. Book of second corinthians overview insight for living. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. Assignments on 2 corinthians 1 please read 2 corinthians 1 and answer the following questions. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary garland, david e. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this allsurpassing power is from god and not from us.

We are being told today that if you take certain praise expressions out of the bible, praise the lord, hallelujah, or praise jesus, and in times of heartache you say those over and over again, you can force god to deliver you from your trial. Outward man has the same idea as earthen vessels in 2 corinthians 4. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians 4, in which paul encourages the corinthian church not to lose heart in times of affliction. This letter is apparently carried by titus to corinth 2 corinthians 12. A commentary on the first epistle to the corinthians. The greatest blessingfor our light affliction worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. Of the constancy of the apostle and his fellowlabourers in their work. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american.

A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. A bit laborious, but detailed enough to confirm my feeling that commentary on this passage neednt be long. Useful bible studies 2 corinthians commentary chapter 2. The book of 2 corinthians was very likely written approximately a. Pauls confidence is in unseen things that will never end, not in the visible things of this life that will quickly be gone 2 corinthians 4.

An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary. It is estimated this second letter was written at the end of the same year the first letter to the corinthians had been written. In these frail bodies of oursearthen vesselswe have that priceless treasure. We refuse to practice 2 cunning or a to tamper with gods word, but b by the open statement of the truth c we would commend ourselves to everyones conscience in the sight of god. Oct 16, 2017 biblically, we read in the book of acts that the apostles that jesus sent out into the world to preach the gospel were often beaten, arrested, and even martyred. Pauls so called second letter to the corinthians is actually the fourth letter that he wrote to corinth. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 2 corinthians. On the outside, we are suffering and taking a beating. In it, paul describes his actual experience when he was writing the book of 1 corinthians. This hello pointed not to the immediate circumstances but to god, godos grace and peace, godos relationship with us. And the prospect he had of eternal blessedness, 2 corinthians 4. Summarize the events that happened to paul and to the corinthians between 1 corinthians and 2. The key personalities of this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and titus.

No matter how hard the circumstances of this life are, the glory of eternity far outweighs and outlasts anything that can happen to us now. He proceeds to show, that afflictions, yea, death itself, are so far from hindering the ministration of the spirit, that they even further it, sharpen the ministers, and increase the fruit. It is stamped with his style and contains more autobiographical material than. John piper may 4, 2020 joining the great goal of the universe john piper. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Several features distinguish the second canonical letter. Afterward, paul returned to his work in ephesus, where he wrote a sorrowful letter to the corinthians that has not been preserved see 2 corinthians 2.

But we not only the apostles, but all true believers have this treasure of divine light, love, glory in earthen vessels in frail, feeble, perishing bodies. The passage is instructive, as showing that the vessels of wood and of earth in. But on the inside, god is blessing and renewing us. The church in corinth began in ad 52 when paul visited there on his second missionary journey. He stayed one and a half years, accomplishing much for the.

They knew that christ was raised, and that his resurrection was an earnest and assurance of theirs. The book of 2 nd corinthians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Biblically, we read in the book of acts that the apostles that jesus sent out into the world to preach the gospel were often beaten, arrested, and even martyred.

A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. A previous epistle was written prior to first and second corinthians. The troubles and difficulties he met with in his labors, and the hope and consolations by which he was supported, 2 corinthians 4. Paul begins with his characteristic hello, ograce to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christo 1. Sep 08, 2015 verse by verse bible study on through the book of 2 corinthians, covering chapter 4 and verses one to eighteen by robert breaker. Paul wrote this letter to the church in corinth to defend and protect his apostleship, and to teach and warn against false teachers who were spreading heresy. Verse by verse bible study on through the book of 2 corinthians, covering chapter 4 and verses one to eighteen by robert breaker.

The treasure of the gospel is in earthen vessels, but this is so the excellence of gods power might be demonstrated in them 7 2. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Some have even thought that 2 corinthians 10 through really make up a different letter that was added to the end of 2 corinthians 1 through 9. Biblically, we read in the book of acts that the apostles that jesus sent out. Paul then returned to ephesus and wrote a sorrowful letter 2 corinthians 2. Explain how 2 corinthians relates to 1 corinthians. Paul describes his experience as he wrote a book of the bible 2 corinthians 2. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 corinthians 4 and more. However, we possess this precious treasure the divine light of the gospel in frail, human. How he preached, and how he was qualified for the work, 2 corinthians 4. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary book 29 kindle edition by garland, david e download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.