When faced with the challenges of following Jesus in this life, we each see a need for instruction, encouragement, and motivation. This often comes from the saints walking alongside us, but it can also come from learning from the saints who went...

As we continue our series in 2 Corinthians, Paul continues to appeal to the Corinthians regarding the markers of an authentic ministry. In the eyes of the world, suffering may be equated to failure or even falsehood. But Paul instructs the Corinthians...

We are continuing in our series through the book of 2 Corinthians. This week we will see the apostle Paul continue to defend his work of ministry to the church of Corinth as he tells the church what faithful ministry is and what it isn't. Paul...

Last week, Paul used the illustration that the church carries with it the fragrance of God. The effect of that fragrance is to bring life to those who are saved, and death to those who are perishing. This week, he will compare the church to a letter...

As we’ve learned, the Corinthians’ rejection of Paul and his ministry was very painful to him. He had planted the church, loved them dearly, and agonized over their spiritual welfare. As we see later in the letter, the majority of the church responded...

In this section of Paul’s letter, we see that his relationship with the Corinthian church is strained and Paul’s sorrow over this situation is evident. This was in part because of the disappointment of some church members because he decided not to...