“A VERY PERSONAL LETTER”

2 Corinthians

The history leading up to this letter:

• Paul’s 1 ½ years of ministry in Corintha church is established. Acts 18/
• Paul’s letter about a specific sexual immorality situation. 1 Corinthians 5:9
• Paul’s letter addressing multiple church issues. 1 Corinthians
• Paul’s “painful visit.” 1 Corinthians 4:18-21; 2 Corinthians 2:1; 13:1-3
• Paul’s “severe” letter. 2 Corinthians 2:3-4; 7:8, 12
• Paul’s 4th letter. 2 Corinthians
• Paul’s plan for a 3rd visit. 2 Corinthians 12:14; 13:1

WHAT WILL WE FIND IN 2 CORINTHIANS?

1. A follow-up on two situations.

• The sexual immorality issue
• A giving commitment

2. A responsive criticism.

3. A sharing of personal things.

WHAT NEEDS DO YOU HAVE THAT THIS BOOK ADDRESSES?

• for comfort

• to understand why God doesn’t seem to answer prayers

• for understanding and coping during affliction

• to learn more about death and judgment

• to forgive and reaffirm love for someone

• motivation to be a giving person

• to receive new life through salvation

• new vitality in ministry

• to deal with feelings of inadequacy

• ability to discern false teachers

• to be a better witness and testimony to others

• get back to a simple devotion

• to be less influenced by the world

• to stop comparing yourself with others

• holy living

• learn how to battle attacks on your mind

• victory over discouragement

• to genuinely repent of sin

• to deal with false accusations

• ability to accept weaknesses and move on

• for the awareness of Satan’s activity in all of the above