A Message: Boasting in the Right Stuff
from the Bible: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33
at: Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church, Queensbury, NY
A Pattern of Sound Words from 2 Corinthians
1:20- All the promises of God are fulfilled in Christ
2:14-16- Witness as Christ’s fragrance diffuses His knowledge
3:18- Sanctification by the Spirit, as we behold Christ’s glory
4:5-6, 17-18- The new creation and glorification, beholding Him
5:21- Justification by double imputation
6:14-18- God’s dwelling and walk in His church, a holy temple
7:9, 10- Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation
8:9- Christ’s grace revealed in His incarnation and passion
9:8- Service by generous, good works powered by God’s grace
10:4, 5- Minds captive to Christ as strongholds are pulled down
Paul’s reason for his boasting – vs. 16-21
The boasting itself – vs. 22-29
The theme of Paul’s boasting – vs. 30-33