INTRODUCTION TO 2 CORINTHIANS
QUESTIONS FOR STUDY ONE
OUTLINE
Before analyzing the test of any book of the Bible, it is well to learn the historical background.
Also, it is best to make a "skyscraper" view of its general contents.
- BACKGROUND
- Author. Apostle Paul according to most scholars.
- Date Written. in 55 or 56 A.D.
- Period Covered. Beginning of the spread of the gospel, during Paul's third missionary journey.
- Geographical Centers. Paul was in Macedonia when he wrote this second letter to the congregation in Corinth.
- Main Theme. Overcome the problems in the congregation, especially the ill false reports of some against Paul and his ministry.
- Audience. A maturing congregation with clear divisions.
- SURVEY
- God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself and his given to us a ministry of reconciliation.
- True ministry in Christ's name involves both suffering and victory.
- Serving Christ means ministering in His name to the total needs of persons.
- Leaders in ministry need support and trust from those to whom they minister.
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