LOVE AND CONCERN FOR CORINTH SECOND CORINTHIANS TWELVE Paul described what he did in 2 Corinthians 11:1-33 as foolish boasting. Now in 2 Corinthians 12:1-21 he wrote about a man that was caught up into the third heaven. The third heaven is called Paradise. There this man heard "unspeakable words, w... [ Continue Reading ]
_A VISION OF PARADISE 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-6:_ Paul felt that there was nothing to be gained by his boasting. He said that he would only tell them about the visions and revelations that he had received from God. The Lord, by means of revelation, gave Paul truths that he would have never known otherwis... [ Continue Reading ]
_A THORN IN THE FLESH 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10:_ Paul said that one of Satan's angels was sent to make him suffer terribly. He felt that the purpose of this was to keep him from becoming conceited. This messenger of Satan brought a thorn in the flesh to torment Paul. The throne is described as "somethi... [ Continue Reading ]
_SIGNS OF AN APOSTLE 2 CORINTHIANS 12:11-13_ : Paul felt that he had been forced to make a fool of himself. He knew that he was nothing. He also knew that he was not at all inferior to these super-apostles at Corinth. Paul felt that the Christians at Corinth should have been speaking up for him inst... [ Continue Reading ]
_ PAUL'S CONCERN FOR CORINTH 2 CORINTHIANS 12:14-21:_ Paul planned a third visit to Corinth. Even then he did not want to be a burden to them. He said, "What I really want is you, and not what you have." He used this illustration to help them understand. He said, “Children are not supposed to save u... [ Continue Reading ]