2 Corinthians Flashcards
Content outline for chapters 1-7 of 2 Corinthians
1- Paul praises God of consolation, speaks of own affliction, postponement of visit
2- Not make another painful visit; Forgive offender; Christ leads us in triumphal procession
3- Paul’s boldness of speech as minister of the new covenant
4- Treasure in clay jars; momentary affliction prepares us for eternal glory
5- Earthly tent vs heavenly dwelling; ministry of reconciliation
6- Appeal to be reconciled to Paul; do not mismatch w/unbelievers; we are temple of living God
7- Cont. Paul’s appeal for reconciliation
Content outline for chapters 8-13 of 2 Corinthians
8- Excel in generosity; commendation of Titus
9- collection for saints
10- Defends self; prepares for ironic boasting
11- “Boasts” of his sufferings as apostle
12- His visions/revelations and thorn in his flesh
13- Admonition to self testing; greetings/benediction
Key concepts of 2 Corinthians
- Reconciliation - God gives ministry of recon. just as Christ recon. the world to self
- Suffering - Paul recounts imprisoned, beaten, in danger
- Giving generously - encourages contribution to collection for Jerusalem church
Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 2:15
“For we are the aroma of Christ to God…”
…among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing”
Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 3:5-6
“Not that we are competent of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our competence is from God,…”
…who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of letter but of spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 3:17
“Now the Lord is the spirit, and…”
…where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 4:7
“But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that…”
…this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.”
Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 5:18
“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and…”
…has given us the ministry of reconciliation.”
Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 5:20-21
“So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he…”
…made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
“The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must…”
…give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is…”
…made perfect in weakness.’ So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
