Category: Read Through The Bible

[:en]Paul reminded the Corinthian believers to fulfill the commitment of giving financial gift to the church in Jerusalem.  He sent a few men ahead of him to make sure their gift was ready without looking for people to give under pressure at the last minute.  He was hlding them accountable to keep their promise so… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 9[:]

[:en]GENEROSITY ENCOURAGED (vs. 1-15) While Paul was in Macedonia, he saw the generousity of the church and encouraged the Corinthian church to follow their exampale.  During his third missionary journey, Paul had collected  money for the impoverished beleivers in Jerusalem.  The church in Macedonia – Philippi, Thessalonia and Berea – had given money even they… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 8[:]

[:en]The letter of Paul had caused the Corinthian believers to purify themselves from everything that contaminates body and the Spirit perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.  They were sorrowful for their sins which resulted in changed behavior.  They accepted correction and cleared up their troublesome situation and were united in fellowship. Paul was encouraged… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 7[:]

[:en]Now is the day of salvation.  This is the time to receive God’s forgiveness. (vs. 1-2) PAUL’S HARDSHIPS (vs. 3-13) As servant of God, Paul encountered many hardships :  troubles, distresses, beatings, imprisonments, riots, hardwork, sleepless nights and hunger, bad report and good report,dying, sorrowful and having nothing.  But he endured with understanding, patience, kindness,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 6[:]

[:en]OUR HEAVENLY DWELLING (vs. 1-10) “If the earthly tent that we live is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven not built by human hands” (v. 1)  We will have  new perfect bodies without sickness, diseases or pain in eternity.  God gave us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing us… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 5[:]

[:en]TERASURES IN JARS OF CLAY (vs. 1-18) Preachers and teachers of God’s word must not use deception nor distort the Word of God.  They must proclaim the Word in truth.  Satan, the god of this evil world is deceiving and blinding those who do not believe in Christ so that they cannot see the light… Continue reading [:en]2 Corinthians 4[:]

[:en]Paul stated that he did not send letters of recommentation because believers themselves are the letters for Christ, written with the spirit of God on tablets of human hearts.  He credited his accomplishments to God, for no human being can take credit for people’s concern.  It is the work of the Spirit that gives life.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 3[:]

[:en]Paul did not hesitate to confront the wrongdoings of the Corinthian believers because of his geneiune love for them.  He honestly shared his concern to help them to be the very best for Christ. FORGIVENESS FOR THE SINNER (vs. 1-11) Paul told the Corinthian Church to forgive the man who had been punished by the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians[:]

[:en]THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT (vs. 1-11) Timothy was one of Paul’s traveling companions.  He was sent to minister in Corinth.  Timothy reported to Paul about the crisis in Corinthian Church that prompted Paul to make an unplanned visit to the Corinthian church to deal with their problem. Praise the Lord, we have the Faith… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 1[:]

[:en]THE COLLECTION FOR GOD’S PEOPLE (vs. 1-4) The Christians in Jerusalem were suffering from poverty and famine.  So Paul suggested that believers set aside a certain amount each week and give it to the church for him to bring it to Jerusalem.  When he arrived in Corinth, he took the gift and delivered it to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 16[:]