2 Corinthians Overview

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Author of 2 Corinthians

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Paul

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Date of writing for 2 Corinthians

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AD 56-57

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Location where 2 Corinthians was written

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Ephesus

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Purpose of 2 Corinthians

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To defend the legitimacy of a struggling ministry and to challenge the Corinthian church to live generous, sacrificial lives

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Map showing Paul's journey and letters related to Corinth

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Diagram of Paul's journey

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Key message from 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 and 16-18

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The all-surpassing power is from God, not us; we are hard pressed but not crushed, and we focus on what is unseen and eternal

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Outline of Paul's Defense

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A. Paul defends his Cross-Shaped Life (1:1 - 7:16) B. Testing the Genuineness of Christian Love (8:1 - 9:15) C. Paul defends against “Super-Apostles” (10:1 - 13:13)

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Definition of a "Cross-Shaped" Life

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In 2 Corinthians 1:1-7:16, Paul illustrates that success for Christians involves taking on challenges, bearing others' burdens, and demonstrating costly love and generosity.

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Paul's Introduction in 2 Corinthians

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Paul praises God for the comfort provided during hardship and emphasizes using suffering to help others.

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Biblical Hope

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Absolute confidence in God’s promises for the future based on his faithfulness in the past.