Paul defends his trustworthiness based upon his clear sincerity, his gospel-shaped character, his abundant loving concern, and writes to rebuild his trust with the Corinthians.

God’s all-encompassing mercy and comfort comforts Paul and all believers, so that they can bring comfort to others. In our affliction, we receive comfort from God so that we can comfort others in affliction.

Jesus Christ was raised to be the King with all authority. So, we should trust in and live for the resurrected King who is in control over the present and the future.

Jesus has borne our sins, healed our wounds, and returned us to God. All these show us how wondrous Jesus is in how He serves us.

Being thoughtless and careless and faithless in our use of freedoms will lead to our own destruction and the destruction of others. So… always use your freedoms in a way that only ever grows your ... Read More

Though having rights by tradition and Law, Paul gave them up to win people to Christ. In this way, Paul modelled for Corinth why they should give up their rights.

Knowing truth is not enough: applying it in loving ways is what is most important. Our knowledge must never be used to puff ourselves up and lack consideration for others, instead our knowledge should always ... Read More

Jonah 4, Luke 15:11-32

Jonah 3; Matthew 12:38-42

Jonah 1:17-2:10; Ephesians 2:1-9