“Because of the scandals that were among them he could not see them comfortably; and therefore he determined not to see them at all till he had reason to believe that those evils were put away.” (Clarke). Found inside1 CORINTHIANS 2:16 HCSB Just as we are now like the earthly man, we will someday be like the heavenly man. ... HCSB For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. Now Paul will describe his letter of recommendation. 1I must go on boasting. 1. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. According to Alan Redpath, we get our English word agony from agape. 1Co 1:1 -. Colossians 1:1-20 - The Person and Work of Jesus Christ Colossians 2:8-23 -Against Philosophies, Empty Deceit, and the Tradition of. The doctrine of Christ's death and resurrection, is the foundation of Christianity. July 5, 2017 / by Enduring Word 1 Corinthians 4 - How To Regard God's Servants. Learn how your comment data is processed. July 6, 2017 / by Enduring Word 1 Corinthians 5 - Confronting Immorality in the Church. New International Version Update. e. Lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with too much sorrow: Their harsh stance towards this man had a real danger: By withholding restoration and forgiveness from the man they risked ruining him, causing him to be swallowed up with too much sorrow. Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Satan’s strategy against the church was first the toleration of evil, then using undue severity in punishment. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. Paul's Vision and His Thorn. Now, Paul must tell the Corinthian Christians to restore the repentant man. Some church problems have been around for thousands of years. b. I would not come again to you in sorrow: Paul’s most recent visit to Corinth was full of conflict and unpleasantness. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. (Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11) The word resurrection, usually points out our existence beyond the grave. The book of Genesis lays the groundwork for God's relationship with humanity and his plan for our salvation. Hughes explores this book with the care and insight that are the hallmarks of the Preaching the Word series. a. Thanks be to God who always leads us: Paul dealt with criticism from the Corinthian Christians, who said he was unreliable and fickle because of his travel plans. For we are not, as so many, peddling the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ. “In a Triumph the procession of the victorious general marched through the streets of Rome to the Capitol… First came the state officials and the senate. That is how God forgives, and so should we who are His children.” (Morgan), ii. i. ¶. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Found inside1:11, 18; Jer. 2:3, 5), “God said” (Gen. 1:3), and “the Word of the Lord came” (Jer. 34:1; Ezek. ... includes: 1. all that is written—2 Timothy 3:16 2. even the very words—Matthew 22:43; 1 Corinthians 2:13 3. and tenses of verbs—Matthew ... This is one of his most spirited letters -- harsh in spots as Paul seeks to steer this young congregation away from pitfalls that threaten to destroy it. It would give them room to repent and get right with God and Paul again. Paul was not like others who watered down the gospel for gain. July 27, 2017 / by Enduring Word 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 - Paul Defends & Describes His Ministry. In between – from 2 Corinthians 2:14 through 7:4 – is sometimes called “the great digression.” In this extended section, Paul describes and defends his ministry as an apostle. 2 Christ's Power Is Displayed in Hard Times Scripture:2 Corinthians 4:7-12 Based On: "Unbreakable?" by Bryan Wilkerson, Preachingtoday.com We demonstrate the power of Christ by enduring hardship. Chapter 2 The apostle proceeds with his argument in this chapter, and, I. For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. The English word comfort comes from the Latin meaning to strengthen. Now whom you forgive anything, I also forgive. The Book of 1 Corinthians - Enduring Word Media Serve‪r‬ David Guzik Christianity 4.6 • 14 Ratings; Pastor David Guzik preaches through the New Testament Book of 1 Corinthians. A letter could show Paul’s heart, yet not give as much opportunity for the deterioration of their relationship. 1 Corinthians 5. July 26, 2017 / by Enduring Word 2 Corinthians 5:1-11 - Our Eternal Destiny. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Lest when I came, I should have sorrow: Paul hoped that his letter would get all the painful work out of the way. The only way our work for God will be blessed is when it is directed service. i. f. His devices: Satan has specific devices (strategies) he uses against us to take advantage of us. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Take advantage (the ancient Greek word pleonekteo) is used in four other verses in the New Testament (2 Corinthians 7:2, 12:17-18, and 1 Thessalonians 4:6). ii. Found inside – Page 25How far CHAPTER II . 1-3 . Exhortation to live on the Word with a view to Growth in Grace . ... 1 ; Jo . i . 47 ; Rom . i . 29 ; 2 Cor . xii . 16 ; 1 Thes . ii . 3 ; 1 Pet . ii . d Mat . xxiii . 28 ; Mk . xii . 15 ; Lu . xii . After that came the general himself… finally came the army wearing all their decorations and shouting Io triumphe! We may request cookies to be set on your device. 1 Corinthians 10:23 - Everything is permissible, not everything is beneficial. His goal was not to grieve them, but to love them. He refers to a specific person among the Corinthians, but he does not name the man. c. I forgive also: The offending man had also sinned against Paul in some way, either directly or indirectly. This sermon title is "Why Some Trials Never End" and the verses are 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. i. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Two of those letters are in our Bibles today, known as 1 and 2 Corinthians. C.H. Spurgeon, the "Prince of Preachers," first published in weekly installments over a twenty-year period in the periodical The Sword and the Trowel. Originally published in seven volumes all of which are included here. The concluding idea is clear. 1. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:17-25. For He says: "In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you.". d. We speak in the sight of God in Christ: Paul was always aware that his first audience in ministry was God Himself. But I determined: Carrying on the thought from chapter one, Paul defends himself against the Corinthian Christians. a. “The same happens to the present day to those who receive and to those who reject the Gospel: it is the means of salvation to the former, it is the means of destruction to the latter; for they are not only not saved because they do not believe the Gospel, but they are condemned because they reject it.” (Clarke). 1 Corinthians 2 - Real Wisdom from God A. Paul's reliance on God's wisdom. (1-4) How Paul preached to the Corinthians. And I wrote this very thing to you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow over those from whom I ought to have joy, having confidence in you all that my joy is the joy of you all. Whenever we fail to comfort those that are moved to a sincere confession of their sin, we play into Satan’s hands.” (Calvin). b. Found inside – Page 25How far passage cited . CHAPTER II . 1-3 . Exhortation to live on the Word with a view to Growth in Grace . ... 1 ; Jo . i . 47 ; Rom . i . 29 ; 2 Cor . xii . 16 ; 1 Thes . ii . 3 ; 1 Pet . ii . 22 , iii . 10 . d Mat . xxiii . Christ crucified is the foundation of all our hopes, the fountain of all our joys. Paul can almost see Jesus’ triumphal parade winding its way through the whole Roman Empire, throughout the entire world. 1 Corinthians 8-9 - Claiming Rights and Living by Love 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 - Men and Women In the Church When we are ignorant of Satan’s strategies, he is able to take things from us that belong to us in Jesus, things like peace, joy, fellowship, a sense of forgiveness, and victory. Here, however, a question arises: As the gospel is the odor of death unto death to some, (2 Corinthians 2:16,) and as Christ is a rock of offense, and a stone of stumbling set for the ruin of many, [391] (Luke 2:34; 1 Peter 2:8,) why does he represent, as belonging exclusively to the law, what is common to both? (1) Whom the letter is from: Paul, a called apostle. ii. But yet, II. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Shows them that he had communicated to them a treasure of the truest and highest wisdom, such as exceeded all the attainments of learned men, such . We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Scripture reveals that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. In this paradigm-shattering work, John Piper reveals that the debate between duty and delight doesn't truly exist: Delightisour duty. i. There the broad and deep, foundations were exposed to view, as well as the Spirit's power and liberty consequent on the soul's submission to Christ's work. For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ, lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices. Study Questions on 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Verse 1 Corinthians 2:9. “There may be a judicial forgiveness which is hard, and leaves the soul always conscious of the past. 1. Wrap the habits of your soul in the sweet lavender of your Lord’s character.” (Meyer). Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. Second Corinthians speaks about the harsh realities of life and the unbreakable faith that sustains us through difficult and dangerous times. July 28, 2017 / by Enduring Word 2 Corinthians 6 - Paul's Resume' . d. Forgive and comfort him: They were just as wrong in withholding forgiveness and restoration to the man when he repented as they were to welcome him with open, approving arms when he was in sin. Found inside – Page 62... and as such they raise even more questions about how such documents can be the enduring word of god, ... views his own proclamation and his own written documents as the word of god and not merely human words (see 1 Thess 2:13; 1 Cor ... The Book of 2 Samuel; The Book of 1 Kings; The Book of 2 Kings; The Book of Job; The 119th Psalm; The Book of Ecclesiastes; The Song of Solomon; The Book of Isaiah; The Book of Jeremiah; The Book of Daniel; New Testament. The sermon series title is "Turning Your Trials to Gold" and series verse is Job 23:10. Then were carried the spoils taken from the conquered land… Then came the pictures of the conquered land and models of conquered citadels and ships. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. In his great love chapter (1 Corinthians 13), Paul uses agape exclusively. Peter is encouraging endurance as he has reminded them of their living hope found in Jesus, being raised from the dead. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life: The scent of incense burnt to the gods in a Roman triumphal parade smelled wonderful to a Roman. “There is nothing more dangerous than to give Satan a chance of reducing a sinner to despair. Conditions reported to Paul 1:10—6:20 A. Reminds the Corinthians of the plain manner wherein he delivered the gospel to them ( v. 1-5 ). i. Agape love is as much a "doing" as a "feeling" word. Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. All things are lawful unto me — It is likely that some of the Corinthians had pleaded that the offence of the man who had his father's wife, as well as the eating the things offered to idols, was not contrary to the law, as it then stood. KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB NASB20 NASB95. We shouldn’t think that everything Paul or the other Bible writers wrote was necessarily Scripture. It also appears a number of times in this letter (5:20; 6:1; 7:4,6,7, 13; 9:5; 10:1; 12:8, 18; 13:11). Give. (Arabic) تفاسير – اللغة العربية, © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . Now he puts them to the test again, telling them to show love to the repentant brother. i. He also wrote them several letters to address problems in the church. 16 Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. It is easy for us to think a person offering correction is our enemy and sometimes is against us. This punishment which was inflicted by the majority is sufficient for such a man, so that, on the contrary, you ought rather to forgive and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with too much sorrow. Where we see a door… opened, we can have faith that God will bless the ministry. Found inside – Page 107V. God's Word is saving power Our Lord's half brother states that the Word saves our souls (James 1:21). Paul states that we are saved through the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:2). The Word saves us by bringing us to faith (Romans 10:17, ... I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I departed for Macedonia. He received this punishment which was inflicted by the majority. (2) "Long for the pure milk of the word" (2:2). ( 2Cr 6:1-2) The responsibility of God's great offer. (Luke 17:3). 2 Corinthians 2 - The Strategy of Satan and the Victory of Jesus A. Paul's change of plans: more reasons why the Corinthians misinterpreted why he did not come to them a second time. Satan’s strategy against Paul was to simply make him so stressed and upset over the Corinthian Christians that he lost peace and was less effective in ministry. This news came from people who were living in Chloe's house (1 Corinthians 1:11), and from Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus (1 Corinthians 16:17). c. If I make you sorrowful, then who is he who makes me glad? There is nothing we remember more strongly than pleasant smells, except perhaps unpleasant smells. A Roman triumphal parade was given to successful generals as they returned from their conquests. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. d. Out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you: Paul did not enjoy confronting the Corinthian Christians. After all, in the beginning to his letters to churches in general, Paul only wrote grace and peace in his greeting (Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:3, 2 Corinthians 1:2, Galatians 1:3, Ephesians 1:2 . Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother.. a. Paul: The apostle Paul follows the normal pattern for writing a letter in ancient times.We write a letter by saying who the letter is to first, and we conclude . The Book of 2 Samuel; The Book of 1 Kings; The Book of 2 Kings; The Book of Job; The 119th Psalm; The Book of Ecclesiastes; The Song of Solomon; The Book of Isaiah; The Book of Jeremiah; The Book of Daniel; New Testament. After receiving the punishment, the man apparently repented, but the Corinthian Christians would not receive him back! Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. (Read 1 Corinthians 11:2-16) Here begin particulars respecting the public assemblies, 1 Corinthians 14 . We don’t need to listen to him at all.” But Paul explains there were many reasons why he did not come as planned, one of them being he was trying to spare the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 1:23). Running; 1 Corinthians 9:24: They which run in a race; and 1 Corinthians 9:26: I therefore so run, not as uncertainly. i. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. 1) Pure, spiritual milk. When Jesus says that the two most important commandments are "love the Lord your God" and "love your neighbor as yourself," (Matthew 22:37-39) he uses the verb agapao rather than phileo. Found inside1 Peter 1:23: “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.” . 2 Corinthians 5:17. . John 7:38. . Galatians 3:3. . 2 Corinthians 4:7, NKJV. 10. RomanS 7:6. 11. 2 Corinthians 8 - Encouragement and Examples in Giving A. Food is clean, but the principal is love and don't cause others . (26) For ye see your calling. 1 Corinthians 2. i. The minister is spiritually a soldier ( 2 Timothy 2:3), a vine-dresser ( 1 Corinthians 3:6-8 Solomon 1:6), and a shepherd ( 1 Peter 5:2 1 Peter 5:4). “When the offender is made to feel that, while his sin is punished, he himself is loved; and that the end aimed at is not his suffering but his good, he is more likely to be brought to repentance.” (Hodge). Introduction 1:1-9 A. Salutation 1:1-3 B. Thanksgiving 1:4-9 II. Of the five games there used, the apostle speaks only of three. “In himself, no one is. —Better, imperative (as in 1Corinthians 8:9; 1Corinthians 10:18; 1Corinthians 16:10), For see your calling. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. They needed to reaffirm their love to him. 1. Found inside – Page 95Is literally God's words (in its entirety) 2 Timothy 3:16,17, 'Ylll Scripture is God—hreathed and is usefiilfor teaching, ... 2 Peter 1:20,21, 'Ylhove all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came ahout hy the prophet} own ... It has the idea of cheating someone out of something that belongs to them. 1 Corinthians 12:27. a. In 2 Corinthians 2:13, Paul mentions his departure for Macedonia. But usually others bring correction because they love us, as Paul loved the Corinthian Christians. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. II. Who always leads us in triumph in Christ: Here, Paul takes an image from the Roman world, seeing Jesus as the victorious, conquering general in a triumphal parade. Found insideBut Christ used Paul to minister to the Corinthians, andthus they actually did commend his ministry. ... In 1 Corinthians 2:4–5 Paul wrote, “My message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the ... ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. Romans 14:5-21 - Some regard one day as better than another or say should eat or should not eat. Bible journaling is a wonderful way to meditate on God's Word, allowing the Holy Spirit to work through His Word. "It means the actual absorption of our being in one great passion." (Redpath) Strictly speaking, agape can't be defined as "God's love," because men are said to agape sin and the world (John 3:19 and 1 John 2:15). Not at all. Verse 1 Corinthians 2:9. More than any plan he may declare to the Corinthian Christians, Paul’s plan is to follow Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 13 Commentary 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 Corinthians 15 Commentary 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 Second Corinthians Introduction: INTRODUCTION to 2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians 1 Commentary 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 2 . Τὰ μὴ ὄντα , the things that are not ) A genus, under which are included things base and despised , as also things foolish and weak . 1. 1:23-2:3, "For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. TEMPORARY AND ETERNAL DWELLINGS (5:1-5) The collection for the Jerusalem church. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. Then came the lictors bearing their rods, followed by the musicians with their lyres; then the priests swinging their censers with the sweet-smelling incense burning in them. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. (1-2) Introduction. To withhold forgiveness from the repentant is to play into the hands of Satan. July 7, 2017 / by Enduring Word 2 Corinthians 1:6 . No sense remains in the memory like scent. For, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever." It would take some maturity for the Corinthian Christians to receive Paul’s correction this way. ii. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The Apostle Paul spent 18 months there on his Second Missionary Journey and established a church there. 2. You can check these in your browser security settings. Verse 1 Corinthians 6:12. 2 Corinthians 12:1-21. JUL 21, 2017; 1 Corinthians 16 - A Collection and a Conclusion 1 Corinthians 16 - A Collection and a Conclusion . a. (1-2) The writer of the Book of Revelation.The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants — things which must shortly take place. Paul told them to put the man outside the spiritual and social protection of the church family until he repented. Required fields are marked *. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. 27 Now you are the . b. . 1 Corinthians 1:28. He sees Christ marching in triumph throughout the world, and himself in that conquering train. But some one has to preach Christ and Paul proceeds to show that he is sufficient.” (Robertson), i. That is, to discharge the office of the ministry in the preaching of the gospel, as men ought to preach it.” (Poole). Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened to me by the Lord. A sinner snatched from destruction by sovereign grace alone, must be very absurd and inconsistent, if proud of the free gifts of God. St. Paul sets forth his own circumstances, ver. b. Found inside – Page 30The unregenerate man cannot experience illumination in this sense for he is blinded to the truth of God (1 Corinthians 2:14). The believer was promised this ministry of the Spirit by the Lord before his death (John ... In 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, the Apostle Paul deals with God's comfort. Divisions in the church 1:10—4:21 1. iii. The Book of 2 Samuel; The Book of 1 Kings; The Book of 2 Kings; The Book of Job; The 119th Psalm; The Book of Ecclesiastes; The Song of Solomon; The Book of Isaiah; The Book of Jeremiah; The Book of Daniel; New Testament. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Prayer is the Christian’s lifeline to God, and with it, lives are changed for eternity! Charles Spurgeon knew the secrets of prayer—divine principles and promises that God established for our every need. The manifestation of the problem 1:10-17 2. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. He has explained himself and his reasons for not arriving when he had previously planned. Remove this, and all our hopes for . In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul sharply rebuked the Corinthian Christians for their casual attitude towards this man and his sin. i. Trapp on peddling the word of God: “This is one of the ‘devil’s depths,’ Revelation 2:24; whereunto God’s faithful ministers are perfect strangers.”. Would they find it easier to be obedient when he asked them to be “tough” than when he asked them to show love and restoration? It seems that Paul thought it best to give the Corinthian Christians a little room, and give them space to repent and get their act together. There are other ways to change, such as guilt . Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. This word, as "is" in Christ's institution ( 1 Corinthians 11:24 1 Corinthians 11:25), implies not literal presence, but a vivid realization, by faith, of Christ in the Lord's Supper, as a living person, not a mere abstract dogma, "bone of our bone, and flesh of our flesh" ( Ephesians 5:30; compare Genesis 2:23); and ourselves "members of His . This leads in 2 Corinthians 3:1-18; 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 to an unfolding of righteousness in Christ, but in a style considerably different from what we found in the Epistle to the Romans. And I wrote this very thing to you: Paul wisely understood that considering all the circumstances, a letter was better than a personal visit. There is no inconsistency: If your brother sins, rebuke him. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. The Gospel of Matthew; The Gospel of Mark; The Gospel of Luke; The Gospel of John; The Book of Acts; The Book of Romans; The . But every man — Shall be reanimated, raised, and glorified; in his own order — Or in his own band, as τω ιδιω ταγματι more properly signifies, denoting a band of soldiers, a cohort, or legion; the word for order being rather ταξις.According to this interpretation, it is here intimated that the righteous will be raised by themselves, and the wicked by . “Thus the apostle wished that his life might be a sweet perfume, floating on the air, reminding me, and above all reminding God, of Christ.” (Meyer), ii.

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