“Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.” (2 Corinthians 8:1–2, KJV) In 2000, a film titled “Pay it Forward” emphasizedContinue reading “Grace and Generosity (2 Cor 8:1-2)”
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Comfort, Confidence, and Joy
(2 Corinthians 7:13-16) “Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.” (2 Corinthians 7:13, KJV) “And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear andContinue reading “Comfort, Confidence, and Joy”
Corporate Benefit (2 Cor 7:12)
“Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.” (2 Corinthians 7:12, KJV) One of the repetitive scenarios that pops up on movie andContinue reading “Corporate Benefit (2 Cor 7:12)”
Results of Repentance (2 Cor 7:11)
“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)”
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)”
Renewing the Heart 