ARE YOU IN THE FAITH? Second Corinthians Thirteen It was Paul's plan that he would soon make a third visit to Corinth. His intention was that when he came to Corinth he would confront his critics face to face. Paul intended to prove that Christ was speaking through him. What the Corinthians though... [ Continue Reading ]
_LIVING BY THE POWER OF GOD 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-4:_ Paul warned these brethren that he was coming to Corinth for a third time. He was concerned that he might come and find the spiritual condition unfavorable at Corinth. If Paul came to Corinth and things were not as they should be he would still trea... [ Continue Reading ]
_ARE YOU TRUE TO YOUR FAITH 2 CORINTHIANS 13:5-7:_ Each Christian should test himself to make sure that he is really true to the faith. We need to know whether we can pass this test. As you examine your faith will you find Christ living in you? If Christ is not living in you then you have failed the... [ Continue Reading ]
_DO NOTHING AGAINST THE TRUTH 2 CORINTHIANS 13:8-10:_ Paul's one desire was to follow the truth and not fight against it. Let us develop that same attitude that says, "We cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth." If the brethren corrected their spiritual path and Paul did not ha... [ Continue Reading ]
_ FINAL GREETINGS FOR THE CORINTHIANS 2 CORINTHIANS 13:11-14:_ Second Corinthians closes with some very tender words of encouragement. "Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you." Paul w... [ Continue Reading ]