Some Things Need To Be Gone

2 Corinthians 10:12-16

Theme: Getting the Gospel Out

Key verse: v.16

18 verses; 437 words

Grade level: 10.3

Outline of the chapter:

The Possession of the Gospel. Vs.1-7

The Power of the Gospel. Vs.7-11

The Place of the Gospel. Vs.12-18

The Place of the Gospel is to replace what was in it's way.

Here are three ROADBLOCKS the Gospel replaces.

I. The Gospel Replaces Comparisons. v.12

12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

Verse 12 is one of the greatest verses in the entire New Testament and should be committed to memory.

“You are a fool if you compare yourself to Christians around you. Your sights are too low.” (P.S.R.)

Illustration - Peter asks Jesus about John in John 21

II. The Gospel Replaces Exceptions. vs.13-16

Provision. v.13

13 But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.

"measure" - (noun) course of action

Pay. vs.14-15

14 For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:

15 Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,

Pride. v.16

16 To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s line of things made ready to our hand.

III. The Gospel Replaces Recommendations. vs.17-18

Brag on Jesus not on people. v.17 (Psalm 118:8)

17 But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Show Jesus not yourself. v.18 (Sirs we would see Jesus)

18 For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

Conclusion:

Do you have anything that needs to be gone?