Lc 2 Corinthians (Lifechange) - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 0891099514 ISBN 13: 9780891099512

Verlag: NavPress, 1996

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A Church Divided
The church in Corinth was divided, and Paul, their founding pastor, found himself defending his ministry to them. False teachers had begun spreading lies accusing Paul of selfish motives. But Paul saw this division for what it was—a threat to the gospel of Jesus. Paul wrote this second letter to remind the Corinthians how he’d worked among them. He wasn’t defending himself—he was defending the gospel by placing both himself and the Corinthians under the authority of Jesus Christ. His humble approach is a model for every ministry leader today.

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LifeChange Bible studies will help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God’s Word. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again.

Features

• Cover the entire book of 2 Corinthians in 13 lessons
• Equip yourself to lead a Bible study
• Imagine the Bible’s historical world
• Study word origins and definitions
• Explore thoughtful questions on key themes
• Go deeper with optional projects
• Add your notes with extra space and wide margins
• Find the flexibility to fit the time you have

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Through her speaking engagements, books, and Bible studies, CYNTHIA HEALD challenges women around the world to become more godly. She is the author of numerous books, including Intimacy with God and the BECOMING A WOMAN OF… Bible study series. Cynthia and her husband, Jack, are full-time Navigator staff members in Tucson, Arizona.

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2 CORINTHIANS. The church in Corinth was divided. Some followed the gospel and others believed the teachings of false apostles. Paul wrote a second letter to the Corinthians to defend the gospel of Christ by forcefully reminding his reader that what he taught was God’s truth. In doing this, Paul provides an example to Christians today who must defend their own leadership in times of trouble. LifeChange Series: Christians have a lifelong goal: to become like Christ. This involves change, and change isn’t always easy. But the more you know of God’s purposes for you, the more you can experience His joy and participate in His plan. The LifeChange Series of Bible studies on books of the Bible can help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God’s Word. You’ll benefit in these important ways: 1) You’ll gain a firm understanding of the book-its historical context, purpose, structure, and meaning; 2) You’ll apply its powerful, relevant wisdom to needs and issues you are currently working through; and 3) You’ll acquire personal study skills and a thirst to return to the book on your own-so you can keep going deeper into its life-transforming truths

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2 Corinthians

Paul defends the gospel by placing both himself and the Corinthians under the authority of Jesus Christ.

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ISBN: 978-0-89109-951-2

Contents

How to Use This Study, 5, 
Introduction: Historical Background, 9, 
Map of the Roman Empire, 9, 
One — Overview (1:1-11), 15, 
Two — Paul's Change of Plans (1:12-2:13), 25, 
Three — "Who Is Equal to Such a Task?" (2:14-3:6), 33, 
Four — The Glory of the New Covenant (3:7-4:6), 43, 
Five — Priceless Treasure in Cracked Pots (4:7-5:10), 53, 
Six — The Ministry of Reconciliation (5:11-6:2), 61, 
Seven — A Pastor's Plea to His Troubled Flock (6:3-7:4), 69, 
Eight — Effects of Spiritual Discipline (7:5-16), 77, 
Nine — The Collection for the Saints at Jerusalem (8:1-9:15), 83, 
Ten — Paul Defends His Apostolic Ministry (10:1-18), 91, 
Eleven — Paul Chastises His Opponents (11:1-21), 101, 
Twelve — Boasting in Weakness (11:21-12:13), 109, 
Thirteen — Final Appeal, Admonitions, and Farewell (12:14-13:14), 117, 
Study Aids, 125, 

CHAPTER 1

Lesson One

2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11

Overview

First impressions

The best way to get acquainted with 2 Corinthians is to read the entire letter before doing any in-depth study. This should only take you about an hour if you read quickly to gain an overall impression of Paul's message.

If your Bible has subtitles for the various sections of 2 Corinthians, use them as guides to help you catch the drift of Paul's argument. At the same time, realize that these subtitles, like chapter and verse divisions, are not part of the original text and may at times lead you in the wrong direction!

As you read, jot down answers to questions 1–3.

1. What are your first impressions about 2 Corinthians? (For example: Why did Paul write it? What are the principal themes? What impression do you get of Paul?) ________________________________________ ________________________________________

2. Repetition offers a clue as to what a writer is trying to emphasize. What key words or phrases do you find repeated throughout 2 Corinthians? ________________________________________ ________________________________________

3. If you find outlining helpful, fill in the following outline with titles for the various sections. If you prefer, fill in the outline as you complete each lesson of the study guide. See detailed outline of 2 Corinthians.

1:1–7:16 Paul defends his conduct and apostolic ministry

1:1-11_____________________________________

1:12-22____________________________________

1:23–2:4_____________________________

2:5-11_____________________________________

2:12-13____________________________________

2:14–7:4 Major digression: Apostolic ministry described

2:14–3:6_________________________________

3:7–4:6__________________________________

4:7–5:10_________________________________

5:11–6:2_________________________________

6:3–7:4__________________________________

7:5-16 Return to Paul's narrative

7:5-16_________________________________________

8:1–9:15 The collection

8:1-15_________________________________________

8:16–9:5_________________________________

9:6-15_________________________________________

10:1–13:13 Paul vindicates his apostolic authority

10:1-18________________________________________

11:1-21a_______________________________________

11:21b–12:13_____________________________

12:14-21_________________________________

13:1-13__________________________________

Paul's introduction (1:1-11)

Paul's introduction here follows the same basic form as his letters. The apostle expands upon the standard contemporary introduction, "greetings" (Greek chaire; see, for example, James 1:1), by writing "grace [charis] and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ" (1:2). In this way he underscores two major themes in his letters: the grace of God toward sinful humanity, and the peace between God and humankind that resulted from the coming of Jesus Christ and His work of reconciliation on the cross. Paul follows by thanking God for working in the lives of both himself and his readers.

Greeting (1:1-2)

Apostle (1:1). From the Greek apostello, "to send"; hence, one sent to preach the gospel. In the New Testament this word refers to those who (1) had seen the risen Christ and (2) had been commissioned by Christ as authoritative spokespersons in His stead. The word may also derive from the Greek Old Testament translation of the Hebrew, meaning one who was an "ambassador," or one who spoke with the full authority of the one who had sent him (see, for example, 1 Samuel 25:4-5 and 2 Samuel 10:1-2).

The fact that the New Testament apostles "saw, heard, and touched" the Word of Life (see 1 John 1:1-3) indicates that their authority in church history is unique, since by definition no one living after the time of Christ and the apostles could be an eyewitness. For this reason the church has always regarded the apostolic writings — our New Testament — as uniquely authoritative for Christian faith and conduct.

4. Paul refers to himself as an apostle "by the will of God" (1:1). State in your own words what you think Paul means by this phrase. Why do you think he emphasized it? ________________________________________ ________________________________________

Thanksgiving (1:3-11)

5. As in all of his letters, Paul's major theme appears in this first section of 2 Corinthians. In 1:3-7, which two key concepts are consistently repeated by Paul? (A concept is represented either by one word, or by two or more words with the same basic meaning.) ________________________________________ ________________________________________

6. Taken together, these two concepts display the theme of 2 Corinthians. In your own words, write in one sentence what you see as the theme of 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. ________________________________________ ________________________________________

Comfort (1:3-7). Both the noun ("comfort") and the verb ("comforts," "are comforted") derive from the Greek parakealeo. It means literally, "to call alongside" and hence, to "encourage" (Colossians 4:8), "exhort" (Acts 16:40, rsv), "console" (Matthew 2:18, rsv), and as here, "comfort." The noun form, "comforter" (parak-lesis), is the word Jesus used when speaking of the Holy Spirit (see John 14:16,26; 15:26). It is translated "advocate" in the New International Version, and was used as a legal term meaning "counsel for the defense." The picture is one of the Spirit of Christ standing beside Christians to defend them from whatever opposition Satan might hurl at them.

7. How does God use "troubles" (1:4) in a Christian's life? ________________________________________ ________________________________________

8. Do "the sufferings of Christ" (1:5) refer primarily to (a) the pain Christ suffered on the cross or (b) the persecutions suffered by those who follow Christ faithfully? Explain your answer. (Note: Paul's view of "the sufferings of Christ" was probably shaped by his encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus; see Acts 9:4-5.)...

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: NavPress
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1996
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0891099514
• ISBN 13: 9780891099512
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
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