More than any of his other letters, 2 corinthians shows us the heart of paul as a pastor. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary book 29 david e. The book of 2nd corinthians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. He stayed one and a half years, accomplishing much for the.
This summary of the book of 2 corinthians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 corinthians. Book of 2 corinthians 2 corinthians chapter 1 2 corinthians chapter 2 2 corinthians chapter 3 2 corinthians chapter 4 2 corinthians chapter 5. The circumstances behind this letter reveal the difficult, often painful realities of ministry life. It is stamped with his style and contains more autobiographical material than. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. Contrary to the way the world and our own human hearts naturally function, god takes what is low, despised, and weak to accomplish his purposes. The book of 2 nd corinthians is a pauline epistle letter from paul.
The primary reason for thinking of 2 corinthians 10 as a distinct communication is that pauls tone and attitude toward the church at corinth seem positive and affirming in 2 corinthians 1. Watch our overview video on 2 corinthians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyones conscience in the. To the church of god in corinth, together with all the saints throughout achaia. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Next chapter of 2 corinthians the book of 2 corinthians, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of 2 corinthians, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to. Discover with author kelly minter that each of us still has a message to proclaim. In 2 corinthians, paul is forced to open up his life as never before in order to show the confused corinthian saints what it really means to serve the church. The book of 2nd corinthians is a deeply personal letter a response to the complex history of the apostle paul and the church he established in corinth. Ii corinthians bible study mike mazzalongo youtube. The book of 2 corinthians was very likely written approximately a. He makes all things new is an 8week study of 2 corinthians, written by the apostle paul to the corinthians. This bible study book accompanies the 8session dvd teaching.
He had learned that the church at corinth was struggling, and he sought to take action to preserve the unity of that local body of believers. Throughout the letter paul turns upside down our natural expectations of the way life works. In this 12part series, author and speaker jennie allen walks into the. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. Sekund kawrihntheeuhnz explain phonetic representation hear it. Now is your chance as 2 corinthians is read from the new living translation.
The holy bible book 47 2 corinthians kjv dramatized. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights reserved. The key personalities of this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and titus. From biblical text to contemporary life the niv application commentary book 8 zondervan.
The christian life is impossible to live without 2 corinthians. Paul wrote this letter to the church in corinth to defend and protect his apostleship, and to teach and warn against false teachers who were spreading heresy. The spiritual state of the corinthians was so bad that paul had to write a further letter following his first, very stern one. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second corinthians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Also known as the second epistle to the corinthians, it was written by paul the apostle along with timothy our brother around 55 ad to 57 ad. It appears paul now considers the situation an corinth in crisis, and this letter has often been called. The christians in corinth tried to live the christian life in a worldly way. They most frequently claim that 2 corinthians 10 constitute a separate epistle written on a different occasion and later appended to 2 corinthians 19. Enjoy and be sure to subscribe and listen to all the books of the. Then in 2 corinthians, paul seems slightly apologetic for his harsh tone in his first letter, and he makes statements like, for all of us must appear before the judgment seat of christ, so that each may receive compensation for what has been done in the body, whether good or evil. Paul wrote the letter of 1 corinthians to a divided and selfcentered people to remind them to follow jesus and only jesus. Paul barnett the second epistle to the corinthians new international commentary on the new testament, 1997. The ten programs on two discs cover the chapters of 2 corinthians as follows.
A brief introduction to the st pauls 2nd epistle to the corinthians. We are assured that the god of all comfort is there to help us. Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not. Esv 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the church of god that is at corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of achaia. In the same way, much comfort comes to us through christ. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 2 corinthians in the bible king james version. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in corinth. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The church in corinth began as a result of the apostle pauls activities during his second missionary journey c. But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of god deceitfully. After this visit paul is supposed to have written another epistle with tears 2 corinthians 2. The holy bible book 48 galatians kjv dramatized audio by tmantz625. Similar to our cities today, ancient corinth was full of both electrifying experiences and spiritual depravity. Paul wrote 2 corinthians at a vulnerable time in his life.
Book of second corinthians overview insight for living. Book by book 2 corinthians dvd with guide dvd vision. Other suggestions challenging the unity of 2 corinthians, but with far fewer supporters, have been that 2 corinthians 2. The book of 2 corinthians sheds much light on pauls gospel ministry and is one of his most personal letters. The second epistle of paul the apostle to the corinthians 2 corinthians from the holy bible new international version niv book 47 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch. In the wake of all that happened since writing first corinthians, paul writes to the church to resolve a few lingering concerns and issues. The book of 2 corinthians read by alexander scourby. The book of 2 corinthians kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby duration. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of 2 corinthians taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Christianity calls us to sacrifice instead of living for oneself. Book 47 2 corinthians kjv dramatized audio by tmantz625. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of 2 corinthians. And only after that paul is supposed to have written the second. There are a number of helpful commentaries on this epistle, and the following are five of the best.
Clarify share report asked november 15 20 anonymous via gotquestions. The apostle pauls second inspired letter to the corinthians highlights gods mercy and righteousness. At least, thats how i feel about this book of the bible. These are all of the chapters of the book of 2 corinthians. He called on the disciples to follow him as he followed christ 1 corinthians 11.