Balance in the Ministry, 2 Cor 2:1-17
Notice in 2 Cor 2:1-16 the balance of: Sorrow and joy – 2 Cor 2:1-3 – when Paul wrote to the Corinthians about what to do with the fornicator in 1 Cor 5, he was “in heaviness.” He didn’t want to come to them in heaviness [v.1]; rather, he wanted them to get this thing […]
Paul’s Dealings with the Corinthians, 2 Cor 1:12-24
In 2 Cor 1:12-24, Paul declared how he maintained his relationship with the Corinthians. He had been very hard on them in the first letter, which was filled with rebukes and corrections. So, Paul assured them about his relationship with them. In dealing with them: He had a good conscience – 2 Cor 1:12 – […]
Consolation Aboundeth, 2 Cor 1:1-11
In 2 Cor 1:1-11, Paul wrote to the Corinthians about consolation. Consolation is comfort; it is the act of consoling; it is also the state of being consoled. Consolation aboundeth: Because it comes from God – 2 Cor 1:3 – Paul said that God is “the God of all comfort.” When consolation comes from God, […]
Open Doors
Open Doors 2 Cor. 2:12 Doors: Opportunity or Temptation? Invitation? Good or Bad? God opens Doors 2 Cor. 2:12, Col. 4:1-4, Acts 14:23-28 Satan opens Doors Gen. 3:5-7 they were warned Gen 2:16-17 Gen 4:7 Sin lieth at the door (first use) God and Satan close Doors Gen 3:23-24 Garden of Eden Job […]
What are some of the errors and omissions in modern bibles?
There are many; here are a few. The trouble with modern Bibles is not just that they stem from corrupt manuscripts but that they contain so many errors and omissions in God’s words. Here are just a few of those errors and omissions. To simplify this presentation, we will confine our study to the NIV. […]
To what does the term, “Biblical Separation” apply?
A Christian’s separation from the world. If you contrast the rotation of the earth with the movement of the sun, you notice that they move in opposite directions. Indeed, they should, since the sun is a picture of Jesus Christ, Ps. 19:4-5, and the world is the enemy of Jesus, Jas. 4:4. Consequently, the Lord’s […]
Who is the bride of Christ?
The church is. Questions like this one are best answered by studying the scriptures as if you had never heard any discussion on the subject before. So often, when people attempt to answer a question like this, they run to commentaries or rely on something they have already been taught. Then their study is swayed […]
What is the third Heaven in 2 Corinthians 12:1-4?
It is what we typically call “heaven.” In the universe, there are three heavens. But only Bible believers would know about that. It should not surprise us since the universe is predominately made up of threes. Astronomy: Sun Moon Stars Atmosphere: Ionosphere Stratosphere Exosphere Space: Length Width Depth Time: Past Present Future Family: Father Mother […]
Why does the Apostle’s Creed say that Jesus descended into hell?
He did it in our place. The person who asked this question really put the question a little differently. Her actual question was, “Many preachers have said that Jesus went to hell and suffered for our sins there. I thought when Jesus said “It is finished” he meant all the payment for sin.” Occasionally when […]
So, what’s the deal with Lordship salvation?
It is a corruption “from the simplicity that is in Christ,” (2 Cor. 11:3). Lordship salvation is a doctrine that basically says a person cannot be saved by merely believing on the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 16:31). A person must “do” more than that. He must repent of his sins, being truly sorry for them […]