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157: 2 Corinthians — Apostleship

Feb 27, 2020
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INSIGHT

The Letters We Don't Have Matter

  • 2 Corinthians likely isn't Paul's second letter to Corinth; missing letters explain some references.
  • The existing letters suggest a series of correspondences and growth in the Corinthian church.
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Godly Sorrow Can Lead To Change

  • Paul's harsh letter produced 'godly sorrow' that led the Corinthians to repentance.
  • That change gives hope that even troubled churches can genuinely reform.
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Rereading Paul's Thorn Through Culture

  • Paul's 'thorn in the flesh' has many interpretations including blindness or vocational hardships.
  • The hosts emphasize cultural and Jewish-context possibilities rather than settling on a single solution.
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