2 CORINTHIANS: DISCIPLINE OF A CHURCH - A Survey of the Bible Fellowship Bible Church Conway

2 Corinthians: Discipline of a ChurchA Survey of the Bible




































Message Slides
2 Corinthians Chart - Wilson
The Message and Intent of 2 Corinthians - George Guthrie
2 Corinthians: An Historical Narrative - George Guthrie
Paul and the Corinthians - Paul Barnett
The Importance of 2 Corinthians - Paul Barnett

Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?

•  Who composed 2 Corinthians?
•  Who was the original audience of 2 Corinthians?
•  When and where was 2 Corinthians written?
•  Why was Paul writing?

Content: How and What?

• How is 2 Corinthians organized?
Salutation: The God of All Comfort  (1:1-7)
Historical Background: The Integrity of Paul’s Ministry  (1:9-2:13)
Main Idea: "We Speak before God with Sincerity!" (2:14-17)
Apologetic: Explanation of Paul's Ministry (3:1-7:16)
•  Commended by Covenant Ministry (3:1-18)
•  Commended by Suffering in Ministry (4:1-5:10)
•  Commended by Ministry of Reconciliation (5:11-6:2)
•  Commended by Personal Ministry Faithfulness (6:3-7:16)
Challenge: Exhortation to Give (8:1-9:15)
•  Generosity Encouraged by Examples (8:1-9)
•  Generosity Encouraged by Practical Advice (8:10-9:5)
•  Generosity Encouraged by the Rewards of Giving (9:6-15)
Justification: Defense of Paul’s Authority (10:1-13:4)
•  Apostolic Authority (10:1-18)
•  Apostolic Credentials (11:1-13:4)
Conclusion: Summary, Exhortation, and Benediction  (13:5-14)

•  What is the message of 2 Corinthians?

Conviction: So What?

•  Where does 2 Corinthians fit?
- 2 Corinthians is Paul’s fifth communication with this troubled   congregation after he planted the church and ministered in Corinth for a year and a half (Acts 18).
- The book is full of personal detail and pastoral concern as Paul is   defending his ministry from attacks after he has been stern with the church in a letter (7:8-9).
- The book continues to repair their relationship which is now moving in the right direction.

What should we believe?
- Ministry is not about privilege but about service.
- Living with generosity and integrity is critical to successful ministry.
- Embrace The Paradox of the Cross—Suffering Leads to Glory (4-7) seen in the Example of Jesus (4:1-5:10) and Paul (5:11-7:16).

How should we behave?
- Serve well. Love others. Make sacrifices.  Suffer with dignity.
- Be a joyfully generous giver. Next Steps •  Offer the comfort you have received from the Lord to someone else.•  Live with humility and integrity recognizing that “we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” (1 Corinthians 4:7)•  We are all broken and struggling. Pray with someone today or this week about a personal need.This Week's Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11•. Tuesday - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17•. Wednesday - 2 Corinthians 4:1-12•. Thursday - 2 Corinthians 8:1-9•. Friday - 2 Corinthians 8:10-15•. Saturday - 2 Corinthians 10:1-6•. Sunday - 2 Corinthians 13:5-10Home Church Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another.  Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
1. What did you learn from Ken’s presentation of 2 Corinthians that convicts you or challenges you?
2. Paul refers to troubles (afflictions) nine times in his letter. All believers experience troubles, yet God is “the God of all comfort” (1:3, you might read 1:3-11). Can you name a time when you needed comfort, and through what means God provided comfort? Conversely, is there someone you are aware that needs your comfort?
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