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“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)”

“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)”

“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)”

“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21, KJV) It was around Christmas time many years ago. Our Wednesday evening service was completed. I locked up the church and drove home. As I was drivingContinue reading “Trading Places (2 Cor 5:21)”

“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20, KJV) When I worked for a company headquartered in Zurich Switzerland, I would travel to the headquarters two or three times a year. Each visit wouldContinue reading “Ambassadors (2 Cor 5:20)”

“And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” (2 Corinthians 5:18–19, KJV)Continue reading “Paying it Forward (2 Cor 5:18-19)”

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV) When I concluded my active-duty military service, I looked for a career that would utilize my undergraduate degree in engineering. I interviewed with several companies. One was an automaker andContinue reading “New Creation (2 Cor 5:17)”

“Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.” (2 Corinthians 5:16, KJV) The recently released movie “Jesus Revolution” recounts the Jesus movement of the 60’s and 70’s. It began in California and swept across the nation. TheContinue reading “Proper Views (2 Cor 5:16)”

“For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.” (2 Corinthians 5:14–15, KJV) In 1985, a popContinue reading “Power of Love (2 Cor 5:11-15)”

“Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory inContinue reading “You’ve Got to Have Heart (2 Corinthians 5:12-13)”