2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 2:11; 4:4

Theme: Christian Ministry

Key Chapters: 8-9

Key Verse: 5:17

13 chapters, 257 verses, and 6,065 words

Grade Level: 6.7

AUTHOR

The Holy Spirit of God through inspiration (2 Timothy 3:15-16) by Paul (1:1)

DATE WRITTEN A.D.57

OUTLINE:

I. Paul And His Commission. chs.1-5

II.Paul And His Converts. chs.6-9

III.Paul And His Critics. chs.10-13

SATAN’S DEVICES

Galatians 4:3, 9 - "the elements of the world"

(1828)- the first rules or principles of an art or science

Colossians 2:8 - "the rudiments of the world"

(1828) - A first principle or element

“Elements” - What makes it up; “rudiments” - How to do it

Genesis 3:1-6; 1 John 2:16

I. The Lust of the Flesh.

Lost people are in bondage here

Motto - sex sells

Lifestyle does not matter

Exalting tolerance above truth.

Stressing the positive to the neglect of the negative (or vice versa)

II. The Lust of the Eyes.

Lost people are in bondage here also

Advertising makes or breaks a product

Motto - what you see is what you get

Putting happiness above holiness.

Majoring on this world instead of the next.

III. The Pride of Life.

Lost people are in bondage here also

Endorsements are the key here (Celebrity uses it)

Motto - If it feels good do it

Making size more important than sort.

Emphasizing the heart more than the head.

Conclusion:

How do people respond in the lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life temptations? (Answer Genesis 3:1-7 - v.6)

How did our Lord Jesus Christ respond to this type of temptations? (Answer: Matthew 4:1-11)