BRINGING THOUGHTS INTO CAPTIVITY TO CHRIST Second Corinthians Ten There were some at Corinth that did not value Paul and his apostleship. However, "the meek-ness and gentleness of Christ" saw him through their attacks. With his apostolic power Paul could have inflicted punishment upon his attacker... [ Continue Reading ]
_PAUL STATED HIS APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY 2 CORINTHIANS 10:1-6:_ False teachers at Corinth accused Paul of being a coward when he was with them and brave when he was far away from them. Paul wanted it understood that he wanted to be humble and gentle like Christ Himself. He faced the charges of the Judai... [ Continue Reading ]
_PAUL REASONED WITH THE CORINTHIANS 2 CORINTHIANS 10:7-11:_ Paul's critics were saying that you could just see that they belonged to Christ. He wanted it understood that he belonged to Christ just as much as any of them. He could even boast about his apostolic authority. He wanted to use this author... [ Continue Reading ]
_ SEEKING THE GLORY OF GOD 2 CORINTHIANS 10:12-14:_ Those that criticized Paul were inclined to think highly of themselves and praise themselves. He said, "But when they measure themselves by one another and compare themselves with one another, they are without understanding." Their standard of cond... [ Continue Reading ]
_SEEKING TO BE APPROVED OF GOD 2 CORINTHIANS 10:15-18:_ Paul did not brag about the work others had done in the kingdom. He did not try to take credit for their work. His desire was that these brethren increase in the faith in order that both he and they might influence others with the gospel. Paul'... [ Continue Reading ]