Slides for a talk given on 2 Cor 7

1. 2 Corinthians 7

3. (1) A ‘previous letter’
(1 Cor 5:9)
(2) 1 Corinthians
(3) A ‘the tearful, severe
letter‘ (2 Cor 2:3–4)
(4) 2 Corinthians
Corinthians

4. (1) A ‘previous letter’
(1 Cor 5:9)
(2) 1 Corinthians
(3) A ‘the tearful, severe
letter‘ (2 Cor 2:3–4)
(4) 2 Corinthians
Corinthians

5. (1) A ‘previous letter’
(1 Cor 5:9)
(2) 1 Corinthians
(3) A ‘the tearful, severe
letter‘ (2 Cor 2:3–4)
(4) 2 Corinthians
Corinthians

6. (1) A ‘previous letter’
(1 Cor 5:9)
(2) 1 Corinthians
(3) A ‘the tearful, severe
letter‘ (2 Cor 2:3–4)
(4) 2 Corinthians
Corinthians

10. Ch 1-7 description of his
ministry
Ch 8-9 Collection for Christians
in Jerusalem
Ch 10-13 a defence of his
apostolic authority and to
address the recalcitrant minority.
2 Corinthians

11. Ch 1-7 description of his
ministry
Ch 8-9 Collection for Christians
in Jerusalem
Ch 10-13 a defence of his
apostolic authority and to
address the recalcitrant minority.
2 Corinthians

12. Ch 1-7 description of his
ministry
Ch 8-9 Collection for Christians
in Jerusalem
Ch 10-13 a defence of his
apostolic authority and to
address the recalcitrant minority.
2 Corinthians

13. 2 Corinthians

14. 2 Corinthians

15. 2 Corinthians 7
2 Corinthians

16. 1 Therefore, since we have these
promises, dear friends, let us purify
ourselves from everything that
contaminates body and spirit,
perfecting holiness out of reverence
for God.
2 Corinthians 7

17. 1 Therefore, since we have these
promises, dear friends, let us purify
ourselves from everything that
contaminates body and spirit,
perfecting holiness out of reverence
for God.
2 Corinthians 7

18. 1 Therefore, since we have these
promises, dear friends, let us purify
ourselves from everything that
contaminates body and spirit,
perfecting holiness out of reverence
for God.
2 Corinthians 7

19. 1 Therefore, since we have these
promises, dear friends, let us purify
ourselves from everything that
contaminates body and spirit,
perfecting holiness out of reverence
for God.
2 Corinthians 7

20. 1 Corinthians 12: 27-31
27Now you are the body of Christ, and
each one of you is a part of it.
And in the church God has
28
appointed first of all apostles, second
prophets, third teachers, then workers
of miracles, also those having gifts of
healing, those able to help others, those
with gifts of administrationand those
speaking in different kinds of tongues.
Are all apostles? Are all prophets?
29
Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?
Do all have gifts of healing? Do all
30
speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
31 But eagerly desire the greater gifts

21. 1 Corinthians 12: 27-31
27Now you are the body of Christ, and
each one of you is a part of it.
And in the church God has
28
appointed first of all apostles, second
prophets, third teachers, then workers
of miracles, also those having gifts of
healing, those able to help others, those
with gifts of administration and those
speaking in different kinds of tongues.
Are all apostles? Are all prophets?
29
Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?
Do all have gifts of healing? Do all
30
speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
31 But eagerly desire the greater gifts

22. 1 Corinthians 12: 27-31
27Now you are the body of Christ, and
each one of you is a part of it.
And in the church God has
28
appointed first of all apostles, second
prophets, third teachers, then workers of
miracles, also those having gifts of
healing, those able to help others, those
with gifts of administration and those
speaking in different kinds of tongues.
Are all apostles? Are all prophets?
29
Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?
Do all have gifts of healing? Do all
30
speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
31 But eagerly desire the greater gifts

23. 2Make room for us in your
hearts.
We have wronged no one,
we have corrupted no one,
we have exploited no one.
2 Corinthians 7

24. 3 I do not say this to
condemn you; I have said
before that you have such a
place in our hearts that we
would live or die with you. 4
I have spoken to you with
great frankness; I take great
pride in you. I am greatly
encouraged; in all our
troubles my joy knows no
bounds.
2 Corinthians 7

25. 3 I do not say this to
condemn you; I have said
before that you have such a
place in our hearts that we
would live or die with you. 4
I have spoken to you with
great frankness; I take great
pride in you. I am greatly
encouraged; in all our
troubles my joy knows no
bounds.
2 Corinthians 7

26. Proverbs 27: 5-6
Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.
Wounds from a friend can be
trusted,
but an enemy multiplies
kisses.

27. Proverbs 27: 5-6
Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.
Wounds from a friend can be
trusted,
but an enemy multiplies
kisses.
Proverbs 15:31-32
He who listens to a life-giving
rebuke will be at home among the
wise. He who ignores discipline
despises himself, but whoever
heeds correction gains
understanding.

29. 1. Don’t be defensive.

30. 1. Don’t be defensive
2. Don’t pay any attention to
the source

31. 1. Don’t be defensive
2. Don’t pay any attention to
the source
3. Keep open to the Lord

32. 1. Don’t be defensive
2. Don’t pay any attention to
the source
3. Keep open to the Lord
“The great saints all learned to
take a licking gracefully -
and that may be one reason
why they were great saints.”

33. 3 I do not say this to
condemn you; I have said
before that you have such a
place in our hearts that we
would live or die with you. 4
I have spoken to you with
great frankness; I take great
pride in you. I am greatly
encouraged; in all our
troubles my joy knows no
bounds.
2 Corinthians 7

34. Rom. 14:17 For the kingdom
of God is not a matter of eating
and drinking, but of
righteousness, peace and joy
in the Holy Spirit ...

35. Rom. 14:17 For the kingdom
of God is not a matter of eating
and drinking, but of
righteousness, peace and joy
in the Holy Spirit ...
Gal. 5:22 But the fruit of the
Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.

36. Rom. 14:17 For the kingdom
of God is not a matter of eating
and drinking, but of
righteousness, peace and joy
in the Holy Spirit ...
Gal. 5:22 But the fruit of the
Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.
Neh. 8:10 Nehemiah said, “Go
and enjoy ... . Do not grieve, for
the joy of the LORD is your
strength.

37. 5 For when we came into
Macedonia, we had no rest, but
we were harassed at every turn
—conflicts on the outside, fears
within. 6 But God, who comforts
the downcast, comforted us by
the coming of Titus, 7 and not
only by his coming but also by
the comfort you had given him.
He told us about your longing for
me, your deep sorrow, your
ardent concern for me, so that
my joy was greater than ever.
2 Corinthians 7

38. What is it that
defines us?

39. 5 For when we came into
Macedonia, we had no rest, but
we were harassed at every turn
—conflicts on the outside, fears
within. 6 But God, who comforts
the downcast, comforted us by
the coming of Titus, 7 and not
only by his coming but also by
the comfort you had given him.
He told us about your longing for
me, your deep sorrow, your
ardent concern for me, so that
my joy was greater than ever.
2 Corinthians 7

40. 5 For when we came into
Macedonia, we had no rest, but
we were harassed at every turn
—conflicts on the outside, fears
within. 6 But God, who comforts
the downcast, comforted us by
the coming of Titus, 7 and not
only by his coming but also by
the comfort you had given him.
He told us about your longing for
me, your deep sorrow, your
ardent concern for me, so that
my joy was greater than ever.
2 Corinthians 7

41. 5 For when we came into
Macedonia, we had no rest, but
we were harassed at every turn
—conflicts on the outside, fears
within. 6 But God, who comforts
the downcast, comforted us by
the coming of Titus, 7 and not
only by his coming but also by
the comfort you had given him.
He told us about your longing for
me, your deep sorrow, your
ardent concern for me, so that
my joy was greater than ever.
2 Corinthians 7

42. What is it that
defines us?

43. What is it that
defines us?
external or
internal things?

44. Jung's “psychological”
theories were “constructed
deliberately, and somewhat
deceptively...to make his
own magical, polytheist,
pagan world view more
palatable to a secularized
world conditioned to respect
only those ideas that seem to
have a scientific flair to
them.”

45. What is it that
defines us?

46. What is it that
defines us?
external, internal
or eternal things?

47. 5 For when we came into
Macedonia, we had no rest, but
we were harassed at every turn
—conflicts on the outside, fears
within. 6 But God, who comforts
the downcast, comforted us by
the coming of Titus, 7 and not
only by his coming but also by
the comfort you had given him.
He told us about your longing for
me, your deep sorrow, your
ardent concern for me, so that
my joy was greater than ever.

48. 5 For when we came into
Macedonia, we had no rest, but
we were harassed at every turn
—conflicts on the outside, fears
within. 6 But God, who comforts
the downcast, comforted us by
the coming of Titus, 7 and not
only by his coming but also by
the comfort you had given him.
He told us about your longing for
me, your deep sorrow, your
ardent concern for me, so that
my joy was greater than ever.

49. Romans 12:6 We have
different gifts …if it is
encouraging, let them
encourage…

50. Romans 12:6 We have
different gifts …if it is
encouraging, let them
encourage…
Hebrews 3:13 But encourage
one another daily, as long as it
is called Today, so that none
of you may be hardened by
sin’s deceitfulness.

51. Romans 12:6 We have
different gifts …if it is
encouraging, let them
encourage…
Hebrews 3:13 But encourage
one another daily, as long as it
is called Today, so that none
of you may be hardened by
sin’s deceitfulness.

52. Romans 12:6 We have different
gifts …if it is encouraging, let
them encourage…
Hebrews 3:13 But encourage
one another daily, as long as it
is called Today, so that none
of you may be hardened by
sin’s deceitfulness.
Hebrews 10:25 Let us not
give up meeting together, as
some are in the habit of doing,
but let us encourage one
another

53. Romans 12:6 We have different
gifts …if it is encouraging, let
them encourage…
Hebrews 3:13 But encourage
one another daily, as long as it
is called Today, so that none
of you may be hardened by
sin’s deceitfulness.
Hebrews 10:25 Let us not
give up meeting together, as
some are in the habit of doing,
but let us encourage one
another

54. Encouragement
Be bold
Be specific
Be sincere
Be a gracious
recipient
Be prepared

55. Encouragement
Be bold
Be specific
Be sincere
Be a gracious
recipient
Be prepared

56. Encouragement
Be bold
Be specific
Be sincere
Be a gracious
recipient
Be prepared

57. Encouragement
Be bold
Be specific
Be sincere
Be a gracious
recipient
Be prepared

58. Encouragement
Be bold
Be specific
Be sincere
Be a gracious
recipient
Be prepared

59. We are sealed with the Holy Spirit (2 Cor 1:22)
We are the aroma of Christ (2 Cor 2:14)
We are free (2 Cor 3:17)
We are being transformed into his image (2 Cor 3:18)
We are a new creation - the old has gone (2 Cor 5:17)
We are reconciled to God through Christ (2 Cor 5: 18)
We are the ministers of reconciliation (2 Cor 5:18)
We are Christ’s ambassadors (2 Cor 5: 20)
We are the temple of the living God (2 Cor 6:16)
We are God’s fellow workers (2 Cor 6: 1)
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60. We are God’s children (John 1:2)
But not only that we are friends of God (John 15:15)
We abide in Christ and he abides in us (John 15)
We are complete in Christ (Col 2: 9-10)
We have direct access to the father (Hebrews 4:14)
We are free from condemnation (Rom 8:1)
We have a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline (2 Tim 1:
We are God’s workmanship (Eph 2:10)
We are co-heirs with Christ (Rom 8:17)
We are God’s children (John 1:2)
We have the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead living
in us (Rom 8: 11
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