Paul says that the next time he's in Corinth, he won't spare those who walk an unrighteous path. Paul tells the Corinthians that they need to examine themselves to prove whether or not they are in faith. Paul knew the truth about him would be revealed. Read: Galatians 1 Just joining us … [Read more...]

Paul's friends thought he was dead when he was stoned in Lystra 14 years earlier. Paul speaks of his experience and wasn't sure if he was dead or alive. The "Third Heaven" is where God dwells. The "second heaven" is space and the "first heaven" is the atmosphere around the earth. Paul's experience … [Read more...]

Paul explains that other teachers had come into the Corinthian Church and taught them a Gospel based on "works". The false teachers that lead sheep astray will be judged by God. A 39-stripe beating was enough to kill someone. Paul received five of those beatings for preaching the Gospel. Read: … [Read more...]

Some Corinthians disliked Paul because of his appearance. One of the Accusations about Paul was that he was guided by his flesh and not by his Spirit (2 Corinthians 1:17). We need to ask the Holy Spirit to help control our imaginations and thoughts. Paul wanted to build the people up with his … [Read more...]

Spiritual laws are very important. Your giving should be between you and God. You should give from the heart and be happy about it. God loves a cheerful giver! Read: 2 Corinthians 10 Just joining us on this journey? Click here to catch up with us. To Be Continued Saturday,  September … [Read more...]

The Macedonians were poor but they still continued to give.  Once we give ourselves to the Lord, he will guide us to give to others. Paul was encouraging the Corinthians to love. He used Jesus as an example of sacrificial giving. God doesn't need our money. He wants to see if you trust him by … [Read more...]

Paul wanted the Corinthians to know that in the first letter he wrote to them he was being harsh because he loved them as a father. Sorrow isn't enough for change. You must have sorrow with repentance for change. Paul was pleased with the way the Corinthian Christians changed their attitudes … [Read more...]

  Don't blame the ministry if the minister does something that offends you. Ministers deal with knowledge, long-suffering, kindness and pureness. God warns that Christians shouldn't marry a non-believer. Read: 2 Corinthians 7 Just joining us on this journey? Click here to … [Read more...]

Paul refers to our bodies as "tents" (temporary housing of our spirits). God gives us the Holy Spirit to reassure us that he will complete the redemption he started in us. When we stand before Christ, the motivations behind our works will be evaluated. Any works done that were not in the … [Read more...]

Those who are lost don't see the Gospel, they have been blinded by satan. We need to pray that God will remove their blindness so the Holy Spirit will open them to the Truth (2 Corinthians 10:4). The Gospel is the good news that God has given us. God will never forsake us. We will be raised … [Read more...]

God is enough for us (John 15:15; Philippians 4:13). Gods covenant of Grace gives us life. Moses didn't want people to see the Glory of God fading from his face so he covered it. The law doesn't establish our righteousness. The new covenant of Jesus Christ does it according to God's … [Read more...]

Paul didn't want to discipline the Corinthians, he really enjoyed his time there with the believers. He had to settle several issues in the church. Paul explains that in order to keep satan away we need to recognize his attacks and refuse his attacks through the victory of Christ. Read: 2 … [Read more...]

Paul's authority was from God. God calls and ordains people to minister. God sends us his grace and peace through Christ. God comforts and helps us during our trials. It is then that were more prepared to minister to others (1 Corinthians 15: 32). God didn't remove Paul's thorns but he gave … [Read more...]

The church was meeting on the first day of the week. Paul wanted the offerings to be taken before he arrived. There were strong oppositions to the Gospel in Ephesus so Paul wanted to stay there for a while. Aquila and Priscilla were part of the first converts in Corinth and opened their home … [Read more...]

Most of the Greeks didn't believe in the resurrection of the dead. Some of the Corinthian Christians didn't believe because of the Greek's wordly doctrine. Adam's sin brought death to the world and Jesus' righteousness brought life to the world. Baptism is a common practice today but it … [Read more...]

We need to speak God's truth by the power of the Holy Spirit. Prophecy consoles, encourages and builds us up. It builds up Christ in the entire church. The Holy Spirit helps us to praise God and to pray according to God's will. Two important rules for the church: Everything should build up … [Read more...]

Gifts given to us by the Spirit are given to benefit everyone in the Body of Christ. You need to know the difference between God's voice and your hearts desire, here's how: God has already revealed his Truth to us (Bible). Anything that modifies or contrasts His Truth is not from God. We are … [Read more...]