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2 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 12
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2Cor 12-1
· (84c) Boasting
(Key verse)
· (84e) Thy kingdom come Ø
Words of your mouth Ø Boasting Ø
It needs to be said and no one else is saying it Ø
boasting of my weaknesses -- This verse goes with verses 5-10. There were some of Paul’s accomplishments the
Corinthians needed to know, and it seemed a time would never come when they
would sit down and want to learn about his life on their own, so he had to tell
them himself, and in so doing he was boasting. Boasting is necessary when some things need to be
said and no one is saying them, which happens to be a common problem with the
truth, according to the saying, ‘Good news travels slow.’ People are far
more ready to spread gossip than they are good news. There were a lot of good
things about Paul the Corinthians were ignoring, choosing rather to spread
rumors about him, but Paul would not allow them. He was saying that if they will
not talk about things that he has done as a result of things that happened to
him, then he will be forced to talk about some of the attributes that prove his
apostleship, because the Corinthians need to know them. He's about to talk to
them about visions and revelations of the Lord. These were things they didn't
really want to know about Paul, because they were trying to build an alternate
view of him in their minds, but the truth about him was getting in their way of
fabricating their ideas regarding his identity and some of the motives he had
for being their apostle. Essentially, they were jealous of his spirituality, but
were unwilling to make the sacrifices necessary to become spiritual
themselves.
· (96h) Thy kingdom come Ø
Attitude Ø Having an attitude of humility
2Cor 12,2-4
· (109a) Thy kingdom come Ø
Revelations of the Holy Spirit Ø Spirit reveals
the Father -- These verses go with verse 7. This event in Paul’s life occurred fourteen
years after this writing. He is either referring to his conversion on the road
to Damascus, or else to the time he was stoned to death and came back to life
(Act 14-19,20). He had his conversion experience in approximately A.D. 34, and
he wrote his second letter to the Corinthians in A.D. 57 (Wikipedia).
That’s a twenty-three year interval, so the experience he is describing is
not about his conversion, so it is probably about his experience being stoned
to death.
· (116e) Thy kingdom come Ø
Working the grace of God Ø Through worship Ø
Entering His hiding place
· (117i) Thy kingdom come Ø
Eyes of your spirit Ø Seeing visions
· (134a) Temple Ø
Your body is the temple of God Ø Your body Ø
Mediator between the natural and the spiritual realms Ø
Manifesting the kingdom of God through obedience -- These verses go
with verse 7. Paul said he didn’t know whether he was in the
body or outside the body; he only knew he was in heaven. He couldn’t tell if
he had a body, or maybe it was so irrelevant that he just didn’t notice.
Maybe when you are in heaven you don’t need a body, but the Bible says that
one day we will have spiritual bodies. To answer Paul’s question, whether he
was in the body or not, the answer must be no. He did not take that old rusty
body to heaven. The bigger question is – did he go to heaven or did heaven
come down to him? Either way, his body was not invited. So, it seems clear
that Paul went to heaven without a body, yet it was unclear whether he had
one. Yet, there was something about Paul that made him think he was in a body.
Perhaps he mistook his own soul for a body, or perhaps our soul is a type of
body to the Spirit of God who dwells in us.
· (140d) Temple Ø
Temple made without hands Ø Hiding place Ø
Living in the spiritual revelation of the word – While he was in heaven he heard inexpressible
words that mortal man is not permitted to speak. What exactly was
inexpressible about the words he heard? Was it a language that the human
tongue was not designed to speak, or was it meaning that no human language
could contain? For example, perhaps Paul understood the meaning of
“Eternity.” Paul could tell what he heard, but his description of heaven
would fall far short of his experience, so he didn’t bother describing his
experience in paradise. Instead, he said, “I will boast about a man like
that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses” 2 Cor
12-5, speaking of himself as though he were someone else. When his soul left
his body, he hardly recognized himself. Why was that? Paul was a very
spiritual man, yet he still defined himself according to his flesh so much
that when God separated him from his body and he stepped away and looked at
himself minus his physical vesture, he didn’t recognize himself. Therefore,
how much more do we define ourselves according to the flesh and not according
to the spirit as we should? We are hopelessly tied to our flesh, and of this
he says he will boast only in regard to his weaknesses, meaning that he did
not define his relationship with Christ according to a handful of spiritual
experiences. That is, he wanted the Corinthians to know he experienced these
things as proof of his apostleship, but that he didn’t use them as a meter
of his spirituality. Rather, he gauged his walk with God with the rest of us,
according to his works and according to his relationship with the truth
through the word of God and prayer.
· (147f) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear
witness of Himself Ø Divine works of God Ø
Spiritual manifestations
· (224a) Kingdom of God Ø
Illustrating the kingdom Ø Description of
heaven Ø Describing the kingdom after he makes
all things new Ø Description of the
resurrection – The third heaven refers to heaven itself. The
first heaven is earth’s atmosphere, the second heaven is the physical
universe, and the third heaven is God’s home. This is where we get the idea
that heaven is so-called “up there,” beyond the stars and planets, but
this may not necessarily be true. It is more accurate to think of heaven as a
dimension rather than a separate place that requires its separate space. In
other words, heaven may be all around us without knowing it. Paul describes
God’s home as paradise. He said he heard inexpressible words that a man is
not permitted to speak. What was it about heaven that made it paradise?
Essentially the war was over. There was no more competition; there were no
more needs or hatred, anger or fear. None of these things existed, only peace
and joy in the Holy Spirit, basically the fruits of the spirit. We have the
capacity to walk in the fruits of the spirit here and now, so could we
transform this world into paradise? Yes, if everyone got involved at the same
time, we could emulate the attributes of heaven and establish a facsimile of
paradise on earth, but we all know that will never happen with so many
different beliefs separating us. So, he experienced an absence of need and a
complete emersion of the fruits of the spirit. This is the very definition of
paradise. When you think about the contribution of our bodies to alienate us
from heaven, it cannot be overestimated. Our bodies are very needy. What does
our soul need? Some people don’t even believe they have a soul.
2Cor 12-4
· (162c) Works of the devil Ø
Essential characteristics Ø Satan’s attitude
determines our direction Ø Carried Away Ø
Carried away by the Holy Spirit
· (234d) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Seeking the glory of God
Ø Seeking the glory of the body of Christ
2Cor 12,5-12
· (77d) Thy kingdom come Ø
Humility Ø Refusing the glory of man Ø
Refusing to exalt yourself -- These verses go with verse 19
2Cor 12,5-11
· (53m) Paradox Ø
Opposites Ø God is made strong in our weakness
– The
Jews tormented Paul, and he asked God to remove this curse from his life,
since they were a hindrance to the gospel, but God would not, because He was
using these evil people to keep Paul humble. God was more willing to work
around this thorn of Paul’s than to remove it and open the chance for Paul
to exalt himself and lose the administration of the gospel altogether, putting
a stain on the leadership of the early church. That was not something God was
willing to risk. He wanted the leadership of the early church to remain
spotless as a testimony against the church throughout the ages, and especially
in the last days when the apostasy was predicted to grip the church.
· (56e) Paradox Ø
Opposites Ø Humble yourself as a defensive
strategy
· (64h) Paradox Ø
Anomalies Ø Weaknesses of God Ø
God subjects himself to human frailty Ø His
weakness is stronger than men
2Cor 12,5-10
· (84e) Thy kingdom come Ø
Words of your mouth Ø Boasting Ø
It needs to be said and no one else is saying it Ø
boasting of my weaknesses -- These verses go with verse 1
2Cor 12-5
· (9f) God is responsible to strengthen us
through our weaknesses – This verse goes with verses 9 & 10
2Cor 12,6-10
· (77k) Thy kingdom come Ø
Being Humble Before God Ø Having an attitude of
humility
2Cor 12-6
· (62e) Paradox Ø
Anomalies Ø Being clever Ø
Keep your mouth shut
2Cor 12,7-11
· (94i) Thy kingdom come Ø
God’s perspective Ø His perspective on your
sinful nature – God’s
explanation to Paul for not removing his thorn was, “My grace is sufficient
for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” God
was saying he would rather these problems be with him, because not even
Paul’s flesh could be trusted. He had to send a messenger of Satan to buffet
him to keep his flesh humble, for who knows what Paul might do if he landed on
easy street and his life became a skate. Paul was more excited about his
weaknesses than his strengths. He literally bragged about being whipped and
tortured by the Jews. This was the glory of Paul; for God to take away these
things would banish his proof of apostleship. There are many who are willing
to preach the gospel, but who is willing to do it at the cost of his flesh?
Not a wolf!
· (99i) Thy kingdom come Ø
Endurance Ø Enduring circumstances Ø
Humiliation
2Cor 12,7-10
· (2m) Responsible to avoid offending God Ø
Get out of His way Ø Let Him do His work –
We often object to the things that God does in our lives because we don’t
understand Him, because it usually involves some variation or level of
discomfort and humility. However, if you trust God to do what’s best for you
and just go with Him, He will help you understand Him better and make you a
better servant. See also: Jn 13,5-10 (2m)
· (8o) Responsible to prevent backsliding from
coming between you and God –
Whenever God places a thorn in your
flesh (an area of weakness within you or your circumstances) He does so to
control the gifts that He entrusted to you. He strengthens you by making you
exercise your gifts to get over the thorn and to keep you humble.
· (22k) Sin Ø
Pride glorifies self Ø Being wise in your own
eyes
· (28d) Gift of God Ø
God is our advocate Ø God protects the church
through the world
· (66h) Jesus’ authority Ø
His cross is the power of God
· (82b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Three elements of prayer Ø Direction (Attitude)
Ø What not to pray for
· (95l) Thy kingdom come Ø
Positive attitude about suffering Ø Suffering
under the hand of God
· (98h) Thy kingdom come Ø
Endurance Ø (Faith à
Suffering [Endurance] à Glory)
· (103k) Thy kingdom come Ø
Purifying process Ø God purifies His church Ø
Jesus purifies His people
· (113n) Thy kingdom come Ø
The anointing Ø Our weakness proves it is the
power of God
· (116f) Thy kingdom come Ø
Working the grace of God Ø Through hardship
· (165i) Works of the devil Ø
Manifestations of the devil Ø Hardship Ø
Circumstances caused by the devil – There are a lot of theories about Paul’s
thorn, one of the most popular being that he had an eye disease, which shows
more a lack of understanding of the Scriptures than an intelligent answer to
the question. On the contrary, Paul’s thorn has a far simpler explanation
that parallels the Scriptures, and is far more insidious than an eye disease.
It was the Jews, his fellow Pharisees. Paul was one of their own at one time
until God called him into His service to be a Christian, and now these
religious leaders of Israel, these zealous unbelievers of the way from whom he
derived are persecuting him. They hounded him from city to city and tried to
keep him from preaching the gospel and constantly looked for ways to accuse
him according to their laws to have him imprisoned for years at a time. They
beat him with rods and whipped him with 39 lashes 5 times with a cat o' nine tails. This was Paul’s thorn in the flesh.
· (194d) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Turn from sin to God Ø Run to God Ø
Run to God from your enemies
· (216f) Sovereignty Ø
God overrides the will of man Ø God’s will
over man Ø Compelled by the Spirit Ø
God forces His bond-servants to do His will
· (227g) Kingdom of God Ø
God’s kingdom is a living organism Ø God
working in you Ø Dependence on Jesus Ø
Depending on Jesus to have compassion Ø
Depending on Jesus to deliver us
· (228j) Kingdom of God Ø
God’s kingdom is a living organism Ø God
working in you Ø God works in the garden of
your heart
· (241d) Kingdom of God Ø
Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø
Hindering the kingdom Ø Obstacles in the way of
the kingdom Ø Ask but don’t receive Ø
Getting an answer that is not in your will
2Cor 12,7-9
· (106k) Thy kingdom come Ø
Hearing from God Ø Means of hearing from God Ø
Through prayer
· (175h) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Ignorance Ø
Dodging the issue (willful ignorance) Ø Dodging
the issue to get what you want
2Cor 12-7
· (65i) Paradox Ø
Anomalies Ø Satan Glorifies God
· (109a) Thy kingdom come Ø
Revelations of the Holy Spirit Ø Spirit reveals
the Father -- This verse goes with verses 2-4
· (134a) Temple Ø
Your body is the temple of God Ø Your body Ø
Mediator between the natural and the spiritual realms Ø
Manifesting the kingdom of God through obedience -- This verse goes
with verses 2-4
· (184h) Works of the devil Ø
The origin of lawlessness Ø Abusing the grace
of God Ø Spending His grace on your pleasures Ø
Abusing the anointing
· (217a) Sovereignty Ø
God overrides the will of man Ø God’s will
over man Ø God Is Independent Of His Creation Ø
No one can make God do anything
2Cor 12-8,9
· (43k) Judgment Ø
Satan destroyed in the absence of sin Ø
Perfected in weakness
· (99l) Thy kingdom come Ø
Perseverance (Working to keep in motion) Ø
Persevere in prayer
2Cor 12-9,10
· (9f) God is responsible to strengthen us
through our weaknesses -- These verses go with verse 5. God’s method
of strengthening us involves employing our weaknesses to strengthen us, so that the weaker
we are, the stronger we become. Unfortunately, this process does not eliminate our weakness,
but only strengthens us in our spirit and leaves our weaknesses in tact, so they
may continue being the catalyst for our strength.
· (121b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Contentment Ø
Content with seeking God
2Cor 12-9
· (116h) Thy kingdom come Ø
Working the grace of God Ø Our adequacy is from
God
· (132g) Temple Ø
Your body is the temple of God Ø Holy Spirit is
in God’s people Ø Filled with the Spirit Ø
Filled with the power of God
2Cor 12-10,11
· (242i) Kingdom of God Ø
Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø
Persecuting the kingdom Ø Worldly pressure Ø
World pressures you to forsake your values
2Cor 12,11-13
· (17d) Sin Ø
Judging in the flesh Ø Accusing God and
others of sin
· (70h) Authority Ø
Familiar with the truth/enemy of discernment Ø
Familiar with Jesus in the Spirit
· (152d) Witness Ø
Validity of the Father Ø Witnesses of the
father Ø Apostles Ø
Fruitful results prove apostleship – One side of Paul’s seal of apostleship was
his relationship with God, and through that relationship, signs,
wonders and miracles. The other side of the seal refers to persecution and
suffering that he endured for the sake of Christ.
The one thing both sides of the seal contained was his spiritual
connection to God that he was willing to protect at all costs. So, the
greatest attribute of the seal was his relationship, but this is too easily
forged, so God has provided manifestations of that relationship that false
apostles could not reproduce.
2Cor 12-11,12
· (64j) Paradox Ø
Anomalies Ø Weaknesses of God Ø
Foolishness of God -- These verses go with verses 20&21
· (73b) Authority Ø
Respect your leaders Ø Those in charge of the
word
2Cor 12-11
· (196g) Denying Christ Ø
Man exercises his will against God Ø Immaturity
Ø Not mature enough to seek God Ø
Unable to make sound judgments – Had the Corinthians commended Paul, he would
not have needed to write the last three chapters, but the fact that they were
trying to form their own opinion of him in their minds incited him to write
these things to destroy their speculations.
2Cor 12-12
· (147e) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear
witness of Himself Ø Divine works of God Ø
Signs and wonders
· (246g) Kingdom of God Ø
Spirit realm imposed on the natural realm Ø
Demonstration of God’s kingdom Ø God
demonstrates His glory Ø Demonstration of His
power
2Cor 12,13-21
· (101a) Thy kingdom come Ø
Devotion Ø In your ministry to people Ø
Devoted to ministering to their spiritual needs
2Cor 12,13-15
· (36m) Gift of God Ø
Adopted Ø We are adopted in the flesh – Paul gets sarcastic again as he explains
why he chose not to become a burden on anyone: they were still so immature they
would have accused him of false motives, had he asked them for help with his
expenses. Sticking it to them, he said, “Forgive me this wrong.” When he
returns, he promises not to be a burden on them, saying, ‘In that you have not
repented from your fleshly conduct, so neither will I repent from treating you
like little children, asking nothing from you.’ Paul reminds them of their
relationship, that he is their father, for he has begotten them through the
preaching of the gospel. He was willing to give his very life to them, even
while knowing they were not mature enough to accept him as mature adults, or to
believe in his sincerity and genuineness of faith, that he was coming to them
with no ulterior motives. Whatever it takes for them to follow the Lord to the
end, Paul was gladly ready to spend and be expended for their souls. It was
extremely important to Paul that they believed Paul’s motives, that he was
true and sincere, whose only interest was their well-being. Understanding this
about him was their first step toward spiritual maturity, knowing that if they
didn’t trust Paul, neither would they trust Christ, for one and the same
spirit was directing them to mistrust them both. He longed to be their example
of the Christian walk, knowing that if he wasn't, they would follow someone else
who didn’t have their interest at heart. They were still susceptible to demons
whispering contemptuous thoughts in their ear about him.
· (72l) Hierarchy of authority Ø
Authority makes you accountable Ø Parents are
accountable for their children – It is often the case with teenagers, that
their mother pours herself into her children while getting nothing in return.
She shows an unbounded love toward them, going to any extreme to demonstrate her
love and devotion to erase any doubt that they are loved. She has the goal in
mind that they should become upstanding citizens, and learn to meet their own
needs, and someday raise their own family. However, it seems the more she loves
them the less they love her. This is classic teenage behavior. The Corinthians
were spoiled teenagers, and Paul was going through the meat grinder for them,
doing everything in his power to help them understand that he loved them,
knowing that if he could get them to believe that, then it was a simple step to
understand that God loves them too.
2Cor 12-13,14
· (4f) Responsible to advocate God’s cause Ø
From him who has shall much be required –
Paul was required by God
to give everything he had to preach the gospel, and he did it willingly.
When he would speak to the churches, he still had a sense of urgency under
his breath, like he had to give more. In fact, Paul was more concerned about
the churches that were already formed than he was about preaching the gospel
to others and saving more. There was no end to his giving
either to the lost or to the found. Paul gave it all, and as God gave him
more, he would give that too, because from him who
has shall much be required.
2Cor 12-13
· (60a) Paradox Ø
Two implied meanings Ø Being sarcastic as seen
through the eyes of the world / Rebuking the church for being carnally minded
· (63j) Paradox Ø
Anomalies Ø Sarcastic from being emotional Ø
Angry
2Cor 12,14-19
· (235c) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Invest in the kingdom Ø
Tithing Ø Be faithful in your tithes Ø
If you are unfaithful to God, you won’t tithe
2Cor 12,14-18
· (92m) Thy kingdom come Ø
The narrow way Ø Walk it for the sake of your
brother -- These verses go with verse 21
2Cor 12,14-16
· (240c) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Pursuing the knowledge
of the kingdom Ø Pastor (Shepherd) Ø
Paul has a shepherd’s heart
2Cor 12-14
· (3m) Being Responsible as a parent for your
children – Paul feels responsible for the ongoing Christian walk of
those he brings into the faith.
· (33g) Gift of God Ø
God is our Father Ø Children need a Father to
care for them
2Cor 12-15
· (54o) Paradox Ø
Opposites Ø The more I love the less I am loved
– It is often the case with teenagers, that
their mother pours herself into her children while getting nothing in return.
She shows an unbounded love toward them, going to any extreme to demonstrate
her love and devotion to erase any doubt that they are loved. She has the goal
in mind that they should become upstanding citizens, and learn to meet their
own needs, and someday raise their own family. However, it seems the more she
loves them the less they love her. This is classic teenage behavior. The
Corinthians were spoiled teenagers, and Paul was going through the meat
grinder for them, doing everything in his power to help them understand that
he loved them, knowing that if he could get them to believe that, then it was
a simple step to understand that God loves them too.
· (124f) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Love Ø
Acts of love Ø Love does not seek its own
· (167b) Works of the devil Ø
Manifestations of the devil Ø Carnality Ø
The carnal mind is set on the flesh Ø Carnal
mind cares only for itself
· (187c) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Separation from the old man Ø Die to the flesh Ø
Ministry of dying to self Ø Die to self to
minister to people Ø die to self to help the
weak
· (197b) Denying Christ Ø
Man exercises his will against God Ø Spiritual
laziness Ø Rebelling Against what God wants you
to do Ø Refusing to take on responsibility
· (235f) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Invest in the kingdom Ø
Giving (your inner self) Ø Giving preference to
one another
· (236g) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Invest in the kingdom Ø
Invest your treasures into the kingdom Ø Invest
your flesh
2Cor 12-16
· (62b) Paradox Ø
Anomalies Ø Responding cleverly to your enemies
Ø Lie to them
· (63d) Paradox Ø
Anomalies Ø Righteous deception Ø
Church deceive each other – It is often the case with teenagers, that
their mother pours herself into her children while getting nothing in return.
She shows an unbounded love toward them, going to any extreme to demonstrate
her love and devotion to erase any doubt that they are loved. She has the goal
in mind that they should become upstanding citizens, and learn to meet their
own needs, and someday raise their own family. However, it seems the more she
loves them the less they love her. This is classic teenage behavior. The
Corinthians were spoiled teenagers, and Paul was going through the meat
grinder for them, doing everything in his power to help them understand that
he loved them, knowing that if he could get them to believe that, then it was
a simple step to understand that God loves them too.
2Cor 12-17,18
· (72f) Transferring authority Ø
Receiving the delegated authority of men
· (102c) Thy kingdom come Ø
Faithfulness (Loyalty) Ø Faithfulness is
dependable Ø God’s servants are dependable
· (130g) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Unity Ø
Committed to caring for the needs of the body Ø
Caring for spiritual needs
2Cor 12,19-21
· (17c) Sin Ø
Unrighteous judgment Ø Judging in the flesh Ø
Evaluating circumstances by the carnal mind – Paul is afraid that when he comes he will not
find them as he wishes and they may not find him the kind of man they wanted
for their leader. The Corinthians had a fleshly idea of what makes for a
great man, and when they meet, they may be disappointed. So, what is it they
wanted from Paul in order to impress them? Whatever it was, Paul was
determined to give them just the opposite, a humble servant of the Lord, no
flashes, no lights, no frills, but he is coming with the word of God, signs,
wonders and miracles, and everything else they need in order to obey Christ.
Look at some of the flashy preachers we have today, hollowed out,
spiritually lifeless, money grubbing and self-centered. This is no doubt
what they had in mind for Paul, yet these are the kind of people who are
catering to the immaturity of the church in our own time.
· (196d) Denying Christ Ø
Man exercises his will against God Ø
Immaturity Ø Not mature enough to die to self
Ø Unable to put down your own flesh – Fleshly interests and desires do not change from
generation to generation, hence why the Bible calls them elementary
principles of the world. Paul is afraid of the list of things he is going to
find in them, all the classic sins of mankind, fleshly behaviors rooted in
their emotions.
2Cor 12-19,20
· (97a) Thy kingdom come Ø
Having a negative attitude about yourself Ø A
self-righteous attitude
2Cor 12-19
· (77d) Thy kingdom come Ø
Humility Ø Refusing the glory of man Ø
Refusing to exalt yourself -- This verse goes with verses 5-12
· (94n) Thy kingdom come Ø
Perspective is your personal reality Ø How you
interpret your point of view
· (104g) Thy kingdom come Ø
Pure in heart shall see God Ø Shall see the
Father Ø God can see us – we are in His sight
· (110d) Thy kingdom come Ø
Spirit and the word Ø Spirit speaks through His
ministry in us
· (139h) Temple Ø
Building the temple (with hands) Ø Edification
· (177l) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Presumption Ø
Presuming the will of God Ø Presumption
interprets God’s word
2Cor 12-20,21
· (18l) Sin Ø
Twisted thinking Ø Evil is good Ø
Loving bondage
· (24b) Sin Ø
Poverty (Forms of fear) Ø Anxiety Ø
Fear of losing the fruits of your labors
· (64j) Paradox Ø
Anomalies Ø Weaknesses of God Ø
Foolishness of God -- These verses go with verses 11&12
· (121e) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Hope Ø
Expectation Ø Hope is the expectation to
receive Ø What the wicked fears (expects)
will come upon him
· (138c) Temple Ø
Building the temple (with hands) Ø Reproof Ø
Reprove your brother for sinning
· (167f) Works of the devil Ø
Manifestations of the devil Ø Carnality Ø
The carnal mind is set on the flesh Ø Carnal
mind is fueled by our emotions
· (184i) Works of the devil Ø
The origin of lawlessness Ø Abusing the grace
of God Ø Spending His grace on your pleasures
Ø Adding leaven to His grace
· (188k) Die to self (Process of substitution)
Ø Separation from the old man Ø
Sorrow Ø Grieving over your own loss Ø
Grieving over the loss of others
· (203k) Denying Christ Ø
Man chooses his own destiny apart from God Ø
Back-slider Ø Practicing sin Ø
Living in sin
· (216i) Sovereignty Ø
God overrides the will of man Ø God’s will
over man Ø Compelled by the Spirit Ø
God forces you through your own convictions
· (237c) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Transferring the
kingdom Ø The church is transferred to the
kingdom Ø The rapture Ø
Rapture is delayed
· (247d) Priorities Ø
God’s priorities Ø God’s interests Ø
Concern Ø Caring about the body of Christ
· (250i) Priorities Ø
God’s prerequisites Ø Lists Ø
List of traits that can be found in man Ø
List of deeds of the body
2Cor 12-20
· (159h) Works of the devil Ø
Essential characteristics Ø Counterfeit Ø
Counterfeit godliness Ø Counterfeit friendship
2Cor 12-21
· (45g) Judgment Ø
Believer’s sin Ø God will judge us with the
world if we live like them
– Paul was afraid that when he comes he is going to
break down and be humiliated before them. He is afraid he will openly weep for
those who have sinned in the past and have not repented. He is afraid he will
find them no more spiritual or righteous than the world. The only difference
is they simply believe in Jesus, but have not allowed their faith to change
them. Paul is afraid that he is going to find their faith to be nothing more
than mental ascent, a matter of believing a couple doctrines. Will that really
save you? The world decides not to believe, and the Corinthians decide
otherwise, and that is what makes them Christians? Is that how we get to
heaven? These sins they have committed in the past; they need to put them
behind them, for without holiness, no one will see the Lord!
· (69c) Church conveys Jesus’ authority Ø
Discernment Ø Feeling the body’s infirmities
· (70b) Authority Ø
Discernment Ø Sensitivity To The Spirit
· (70e) Authority Ø
Familiarity-enemy of discernment Ø Spirit
grieves over sin
· (92m) Thy kingdom come Ø
The narrow way Ø Walk it for the sake of your
brother -- This verse goes with verses 14-18
· (135a) Temple Ø
Your body is the temple of God Ø Sins of the
body Ø Immorality Ø
Sexual perversion Ø A mixed bag of impurities
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