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Of houses, tents, and clothes...
I would like to say I fully understand this passage, but I find myself pondering as to whether Paul is using the terms house, tent and clothes as an analogy to our bodies, or if he is being literal. My…
Created about 3 years ago
2 Corinthians 5:1 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 5:2 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 5:3 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 5:4 (NASB)
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Dying to ourselves so Christ can be manifested
It's funny that I've read this before and though of it in an other way, but as I re-read these two verse I realize that the intent of the author was probably to express how one must let his own sinful…
Created about 3 years ago
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All things come from God
This passage reminds me that all things come from God. I can do all things through him who strengthens me, yet apart from him, I can do nothing, God give me the strength to be a good husband and father,…
Created about 3 years ago
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Those who are perishing
Is he referring to the fact that some people are predestined to perish and therefore to them the gospel will be forever veiled?
Created about 3 years ago
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Parallelism
v3: not by ink, but with the Spirit (under the law vs. under the Spirit) v3: not on tablets but on tablets of human hearts (Mosaic law vs. new covenant) v6: not of the letter but of the Spirit (under…
Created about 3 years ago
2 Corinthians 3:3 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:4 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:5 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:6 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:7 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:8 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:9 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:10 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:11 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:12 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:13 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:14 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:15 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:16 (ASV)
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The aroma of life
Romans would lead prisoners in procession through Rome leading with incense carriers. To the Romans this was the aroma of victory and to the captors it was the aroma of death.
Created about 3 years ago
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God leads us
Even though there were great things happening in Troas, Paul was led elsewhere by God. We don't have to second guess where God leads us. We just follow his lead.
Created about 3 years ago
2 Corinthians 2:12 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 2:13 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 2:14 (ASV)
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Reflecting the glory of God
As Christians filled with the Holy Spirit, we should have the Spirit shine through us reflecting It's glory for all to see.
Created about 3 years ago
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Old versus new covenant
There was much glory in the old covenant, but it pales in comparison to what the spirit brings in the new covenant.
Created about 3 years ago
2 Corinthians 3:7 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:8 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:9 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 3:10 (ASV)
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God the provider
God is the one who provides the gifts and skills necessary for us to accomplish his goals.
Created about 3 years ago
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Forgiveness to avoid sorrow
Unforgiveness will lead to excessive sorrow.
Created about 3 years ago
2 Corinthians 2:5 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 2:6 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 2:7 (ASV)
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Failed promises of Paul
Paul being of the flesh is known to vacillate on his promises, as seen in his lack of returning to visit the Church at Corinth, yet he reminds the church there that while he may be one who doesn't always…
Created about 3 years ago
2 Corinthians 1:17 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 1:18 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 1:19 (ASV)
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Shared suffering
As much as we are to share in Christs suffering, we have the promise of being comforted by Christ during those periods of suffering.
Created about 3 years ago
2 Corinthians 1:1 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 1:5 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 1:6 (ASV), 2 Corinthians 1:7 (ASV)
jonathan crow
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- Missouri