2 Corinthians 8:1-15 — The Gracious Work of Giving – Its Priority and Privilege
GOOD INTENTIONS IN GIVING MUST BE CONSUMMATED ACCORDING TO YOUR ABILITY – OR IDEALLY BEYOND YOUR ABILITY
2 Corinthians 7:2-16 — Godly Sorrow Produces Genuine Repentance
SPIRITUAL LEADERS REJOICE WITH COMFORT AND CONFIDENCE OVER GENUINE REPENTANCE
2 Corinthians 6:14 – 7:1 — Blessed Be the Ties That Bind (Christian to Christian)– Avoid Contamination and You Won’t Be Spoiled
AVOID INTIMATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH UNBELIEVERS THAT WOULD HINDER YOU FROM GROWING CLOSER TO YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER AND MANIFESTING YOUR CHRISTIAN DISTINCTIVENESS
CALL TO CHRISTIAN SEPARATION AND HOLINESS
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 — Partnership in the Gospel
TRANSPARENT INTEGRITY OF MINISTRY REMOVES ALL OBSTACLES TO PARTNERSHIP IN THE GOSPEL
2 Corinthians 5:11 – 6:2 — The Ministry of Reconciliation
GOD’S WORK OF RECONCILIATION IN CHRIST MOTIVATES US TO PURSUE A MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION WITH INTEGRITY
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 — Earthly Tent vs Heavenly Home
THE LONGING FOR THE RESURRECTION BODY MOTIVATES US TO FOCUS ON SPIRITUAL MINISTRY EVEN AT THE EXPENSE OF PHYSICAL SUFFERING –
FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 — Physical Challenges Don’t Distract Ministers of the Gospel From Their Eternal Focus
THE PROSPECT OF THE MINISTRY — FUTURE RESURRECTION AND REWARD ENABLE US TO ENDURE PRESENT PHYSICAL SUFFERING IN THE MINISTRY WITHOUT LOSING HEART
2 Corinthians 4:1-6 — Never Lose Heart – Avoiding Ministry Burnout
THE GOSPEL MINISTRY (PROCLAIMING THE GLORY OF CHRIST) IS TOO PRECIOUS TO GIVE IN TO DISCOURAGEMENT
2 Corinthians 3:4-18 — Surpassing Glory of New Covenant Ministry
THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT (NEW COVENANT) FAR SURPASSES THE MINISTRY OF THE LAW (OLD COVENANT)
2 Corinthians 3:1-3 — The Diploma of Changed Lives
THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES
2 Corinthians 2:14-17 — How to Always be a Winner Without Always Winning Souls
GOD GUARANTEES VICTORY IN PROCLAIMING CHRIST
2 Corinthians 2:5-13 – The Goal of Church Discipline
THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE IS FORGIVENESS AND RESTORATION – NOT EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT