Category: 2 Corinthians
-
Stopping Short
2 Corinthians 8:7 “But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also.” One of the things that can happen to us as we follow Christ is to think that by knowing what is right, we are…
-
Above and Beyond
2 Corinthians 8:1-5 “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia,for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond…
-
Wealth
2 Corinthians 8:1-2 “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.” When you think of the word “wealth,” what do your thoughts…
-
Living Water
2 Corinthians 7:13 “We rejoiced . . . at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.” One of the signs of a healthy church is the effect that that church has on those who visit it. We see this in the verse above which speaks of Titus’ visit to the…
-
Marks of True Repentance
2 Corinthians 7:10-11 “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. For see what earnestness this godly grief has produced in you, but also what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what punishment!” When I was growing up in the church, one of…
-
Repentance
2 Corinthians 7:10 “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.” Some years ago, I had the opportunity to be involved in several short-term mission trips to Russia. One of the things that I remember about the Russian Christians was the terms they used in talking about their…
-
Ripples
2 Corinthians 7:6-7 “But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not only by his coming but also by the comfort with which he was comforted by you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more.” Do you desire the incredible…
-
The Spirit-filled
2 Corinthians 7:4 “I am acting with great boldness toward you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.” One of the things that is true about the apostle Paul is that he was filled with the Holy Spirit. Because of this, the things he says…
-
Wonderful Words of Life
2 Corinthians 7:2-3 “Make room in your hearts for us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one. I do not say this to condemn you, for I said before that you are in our hearts, to die together and to live together.” Have you ever asked this question:…
-
Separation
2 Corinthians 6:17-18 “Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.” Have you ever found yourself in a situation…
To Encourage You 