“For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.” (2 Corinthians 7:11,Continue reading “Results of Repentance (2 Cor 7:11)”
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Two Types of Sorrow (2 Cor 7:10-13)
“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.” (2 Corinthians 7:10, KJV) Once I was leading a Bible study, going through John’s gospel account. When we came to the record of the Last Supper, a discussion broke out regarding Judas Iscariot. Someone mentionedContinue reading “Two Types of Sorrow (2 Cor 7:10-13)”
Difficult but Loving (2 Cor 7:8-9)
“For even if I made you grieve with my letter, I do not regret it—though I did regret it, for I see that that letter grieved you, though only for a while. As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief,Continue reading “Difficult but Loving (2 Cor 7:8-9)”
The Minister’s Comfort (2 Cor 7:5-7)
“For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comfortedContinue reading “The Minister’s Comfort (2 Cor 7:5-7)”
Confident Exhortation (2 Cor 7:2-4)
“Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you:Continue reading “Confident Exhortation (2 Cor 7:2-4)”
Deep Cleaning (2 Cor 7:1)
“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” (2 Corinthians 7:1, KJV) We live in a world where things get dirty. As a young boy, I had two pair of khaki trousers. Mom would purchase another pair forContinue reading “Deep Cleaning (2 Cor 7:1)”
Yokefellows (2 Cor 6:14-18)
“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple ofContinue reading “Yokefellows (2 Cor 6:14-18)”
Religious Affections (2 Cor 6:11-13)
“We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections. In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also.” (2 Corinthians 6:11–13, ESV) Many books have been written about the desires of the heart. Years ago, IContinue reading “Religious Affections (2 Cor 6:11-13)”
No Obstacles (2 Cor 6:3-10)
“Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God” (2 Corinthians 6:3–4, KJV) In 1973, I went through the Army Ranger training at Fort Benning Georgia. In order to graduate the course, we had to run an obstacle course called theContinue reading “No Obstacles (2 Cor 6:3-10)”
Gifts in Vain (2 Cor 6:1-2)
“We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2Continue reading “Gifts in Vain (2 Cor 6:1-2)”
Renewing the Heart 