47. 2 Corinthians

  • 47. 2 Corinthians (The Choice: Vol.1)

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    Paul (as Apostle & Sufferer) Category: Endurance in weakness & hardship Could avoid: Stop ministering to avoid pain.“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.” (2 Corinthians 4:8)Cross-Refs: Psalm 34:19; Romans 8:35–37. Chose: Continue serving despite cost.“Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have…

  • 47. 2 Corinthians (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    False Apostles Category: Failure of truth Could endure: Preach Christ sincerely.“For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord.” (2 Corinthians 4:5)Cross-Refs: 1 Corinthians 2:2; Galatians 1:8. Chose wrongly: Masqueraded as apostles of Christ.“Such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 11:13)Cross-Refs:…

  • 2 Corinthians (Bible Translation History)

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    1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3 Reformation and Renaissance Translations (16th–17th Century CE) 1.4 Modern Translations (18th Century–Present) 2. Textual Criticism and Manuscript Traditions 2.1 Key Manuscripts 2.2 Textual Variants and Their Impact 2.3 Scholarly Methods…

  • 47. 2 Corinthians (Bible Summary)

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    Apologetic: Paul’s Explanation of His Conduct and Apostolic Ministry (chs. 1–7) Greetings (1:1–2) Thanksgiving for Divine Comfort in Affliction (1:3–11) The Integrity of Paul’s Motives and Conduct (1:12—2:4) Forgiving the Offending Party at Corinth (2:5–11) God’s Direction in Ministry (2:12–17) The Corinthian Believers—a Letter from Christ (3:1–11) Seeing the Glory…

  • 47. 2 Corinthians (Bible Overview)

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    (1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Corinthians – the second extant letter from the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth• Definition: A deeply personal and pastoral epistle in which Paul defends his apostleship, expresses his suffering and hope, and urges reconciliation, generosity, and steadfast faith amid…

  • 47. 2 Corinthians (Prefiguring Jesus) 

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    Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of 2 Corinthians 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian…