Sermon Tone Analysis
Overall tone of the sermon
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Paul on the defensive, 10:1-2
• What he is accused of, v. 1
• The vocal minority infiltrated the church, v. 2
Paul on the offensive, 10:3-6 (tonight’s emphasis)
• It is one thing to live in this world; it is another thing to have worldly conduct.
• The nature of our weapons, v. 4: 1) In terms of effectiveness: 2) In terms of purpose: a) Tear down; b) Replace
• The nature of our victory, vv.
4-6: 1) Negative, vv.
4-5a: Anything that stands in the way of knowing God—destroy it; b) Positive, vv.
5-6: Take every thought captive
Themes that come up
• At issue is Paul’s authority
• The ultimate issue is the Word of God
• Paul’s defense of himself will reveal his opponents’ tactics: 1) They were intruders from without; 2) They made exaggerated claims; 3) They were robed in super piety; 4) They are apparently Judaizers; 5) They were morally impure; 6) They were without principle.
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