As Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church unfolds, we’ll learn that they had joyfully received Titus and repented of their rebellion against Paul, centered around one man who the church had since disciplined (2:5-11, 7:5-16). But trouble still...

Last week, Paul offered great encouragement to the Christian of a future hope in a final resurrection which leads us to life with God forever in the new heavens and the new earth. This week, Paul speaks to his ministry while waiting for that day. In...

What happens when the Christian dies? The answer Paul gives is that the Christian will receive their heavenly dwelling, being at home with the Lord, which should stimulate and encourage them to greater faithfulness in this life. Paul, at the end of...

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...