As the spiritual father of the Corinthian church, Paul was deeply concerned about apostolic pretenders who had infiltrated the church attempting to lead her astray; leading her away from her betrothed Saviour. As Paul writes to warn the church, we benefit, for we also need to be alert and aware of Satan’s dark servants who pretend to be servants of righteousness. We will study this passage under three headings:

1. A Father’s Jealous Care (vv. 1–6)

2. A Father’s Sacrificial Commitment (vv. 7–11)

3. A Father’s Bold Courage (vv. 12–15)