2 Corinthians Flashcards

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Content outline for chapters 1-7 of 2 Corinthians

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1- Paul praises God of consolation, speaks of own affliction, postponement of visit

2- Not make another painful visit; Forgive offender; Christ leads us in triumphal procession

3- Paul’s boldness of speech as minister of the new covenant

4- Treasure in clay jars; momentary affliction prepares us for eternal glory

5- Earthly tent vs heavenly dwelling; ministry of reconciliation

6- Appeal to be reconciled to Paul; do not mismatch w/unbelievers; we are temple of living God

7- Cont. Paul’s appeal for reconciliation

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Content outline for chapters 8-13 of 2 Corinthians

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8- Excel in generosity; commendation of Titus

9- collection for saints

10- Defends self; prepares for ironic boasting

11- “Boasts” of his sufferings as apostle

12- His visions/revelations and thorn in his flesh

13- Admonition to self testing; greetings/benediction

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Key concepts of 2 Corinthians

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  • Reconciliation - God gives ministry of recon. just as Christ recon. the world to self
  • Suffering - Paul recounts imprisoned, beaten, in danger
  • Giving generously - encourages contribution to collection for Jerusalem church
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Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 2:15

“For we are the aroma of Christ to God…”

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…among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing”

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Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 3:5-6

“Not that we are competent of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our competence is from God,…”

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…who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of letter but of spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”

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Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 3:17

“Now the Lord is the spirit, and…”

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…where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

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Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 4:7

“But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that…”

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…this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.”

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Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 5:18

“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and…”

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…has given us the ministry of reconciliation.”

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Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

“So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he…”

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…made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

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Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

“The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must…”

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…give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

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Finish the following quotation from 2 Corinthians 12:9

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is…”

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…made perfect in weakness.’ So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

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