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Chaos - a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.
As we learned in 1 Corinthians, the church in Corinth was weak, struggling with division and spiritual immaturity.
Paul's authority had been undermined by an opposing teacher who was misleading and dividing the church with false teachings.
2 Corinthians is actually the fourth letter written to the Corinthian church
In 2nd Corinthians, Paul laid out his defense, refuting and condemning the false teachers. He also encouraged the faithful to stay committed to the truth and reaffirmed his deep love for them
The Book of 2 Corinthians C. Paul’s Assertion of His Possession of Apostolic Authority (10:2–5)
Paul’s enemies scoffed at Paul, thinking that he walked after the flesh (that he in his warfare was directed and energized by his corrupt and weak nature). Paul says that he does walk in the flesh (in a weak human body) but that he does not war after the flesh (that his spiritual warfare is not directed and energized by his corrupt and weak nature)
Paul’s enemies was coming for him, thinking that he walked after the flesh (that he in his warfare was directed and energized by his corrupt and weak nature). Paul says that he does walk in the flesh (in a weak human body) but that he does not war after the flesh (that his spiritual warfare is not directed and energized by his corrupt and weak nature)
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh.
I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who suspect us of walking according to the flesh.
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh.
I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who suspect us of walking according to the flesh.
2 Corinthians 10:
2 Corinthians 10:
NIV - 3For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.
NIV - 3For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.
For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
“The weapons” - Our Equipment
Of our warfare - Yes we are in a war!
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Ephesians 6
We have divine power to destroy strongholds!
stronghold (structure) n. — a strongly fortified defensive or military structure.
stronghold (structure) n. — a strongly fortified defensive or military structure.
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
2 Corinthians
We destroy arguments - Argument: logical conclusion n. — a proposition arrived at by consideration or reasoning.
the intellectual culture of the time [He]. These arguments and designs pervert the gospel [NCBC] or undermine Paul’s authority as an apostle [AB, NCBC]. They are prejudices and evil practices that hinder the influence of the gospel, or arguments and ideas that resist the truth of the gospel
logical conclusion n. — a proposition arrived at by consideration or reasoning.
the intellectual culture of the time [He]. These arguments and designs pervert the gospel [NCBC] or undermine Paul’s authority as an apostle [AB, NCBC]. They are prejudices and evil practices that hinder the influence of the gospel [ICC1], or arguments and ideas that resist the truth of the gospel
Every Lofty opinion - anything that has been raised up; especially lifted up against something as in competition.
elevated (proud) thoughts of the human mind which exalt themselves against the truth of God
Take every thought captive to obey Christ.
The Book of 2 Corinthians C. Paul’s Assertion of His Possession of Apostolic Authority (10:2–5)
elevated (proud) thoughts of the human mind which exalt themselves against the truth of God
The imagery is of a stronghold breached and those sheltering behind its walls taken captive. So the apostle’s purpose is not only to demolish false arguments but also to bring people’s thoughts under the lordship of Christ.
2 Corinthians: An Introduction and Commentary a. An Earnest Entreaty (10:1–6)
The imagery is of a stronghold breached and those sheltering behind its walls taken captive. So the apostle’s purpose is not only to demolish false arguments but also to bring people’s thoughts under the lordship of Christ.
Captive: to take control of — to assume power to influence.
to take control of ⇔ take captive v. — to assume power to influence, direct, or determine over someone; conceived of as taking someone captive (like a prisoner of war).
Your life can feel chaotic because you’re not using your equipment
to take control of ⇔ take captive v. — to assume power to influence, direct, or determine over someone; conceived of as taking someone captive (like a prisoner of war).
and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
I want to deal with Prayer & The Word Of God
Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Matthew
Hallowed: to be sanctified v. — to be or become as dedicated to God; either in distinction, in devotion, or in moral purity.
Matthew
to be sanctified v. — to be or become as dedicated to God; either in distinction, in devotion, or in moral purity.
Your Kingdom come
Your will be done
This is how you can begin to destroy arguments and opinions. - Prayer is a powerful weapon
Prayer makes you dependent!
The Word of God
Hewbrews 4
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.
Psalms 119
Psalms 18:
This God—his way is perfect;
the word of the Lord proves true;
he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
I have stored up your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
Behold, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.
Psalms 54:
Gods word is a thought transformer -
Chaos in our thoughts can be broken when we learn to bring them into captivity to obey Christ.
being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.
When our thoughts obey Christ then our disobedience is punished.
My obedience is complete!
My mental chaos is broken.