The church in Corinth, Greece was made up of mostly Gentile believers. Old superstitions and false teachers disturbed the unity of the church and undermined what they had been taught by Paul the apostle. In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, he encouraged them to fix their division problem, deal with the blatant sin among them, and oppose doctrinal errors. In his second letter, a year later, he expressed gratitude for those repentant among them. However, not all had changed.
My work here is not meant to be an exhaustive commentary on that letter–not even close. Rather, I’ve attempted to merely outline Paul’s writing by breaking it down into 33 parts, each note being less 140 characters. Feel free to share, tweet, or retweet.
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Chapter 1
A church of God is never going to be perfect. We can still wish grace and peace to those brethren who need correction.
#2Cor 1:1-2— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 27, 2012
Though we may suffer in this life, we are blessed with the comfort of God. With that comfort, we are able to comfort others.
#2Cor 1:3-7— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 27, 2012
We are thankful to God, the one with the power to raise the dead, for delivering us from the wickedness of this world.
#2Cor 1:8-11— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 27, 2012
Through simplicity and godly sincerity, the grace of God has established faithful brethren throughout the world.
#2Cor 1:12-24— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 27, 2012
Chapter 2
Correction and discipline is never a desirable labor in the church, but it is an effort of love.
#2Cor 2:1-4— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 28, 2012
After a wayward brother has been corrected and has shown repentance, we must be willing to forgive and comfort him.
#2Cor 2:5-11— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 28, 2012
The gospel is a sweet smell to those who are saved by Christ. It is a foul odor to those who perish.
#2Cor 2:12-17— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 28, 2012
Chapter 3
A Christian disciple or minister is not made one through human documentation. It is only by the Spirit of God.
#2Cor 3:1-6— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 28, 2012
However glorious the Lord was under the old covenant, his glory is that much greater under the new in Christ.
#2Cor 3:7-18— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 28, 2012
Chapter 4
The gospel of Christ is a light shining in this dark world. Though mere mortals preach it, its power belongs to God.
#2Cor 4:1-7— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 28, 2012
Disciples may be cast down and persecuted in this life, but like Christ, we can never be eternally destroyed.
#2Cor 4:8-18— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 28, 2012
Chapter 5
If our perspective is right, we will be anxiously awaiting the day we leave this broken world to be with the Lord forevermore.
#2Cor 5:1-10— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 29, 2012
Between the Lord’s judgments and his unmerited love, we have every motivation to follow him.
#2Cor 5:11-16— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 29, 2012
Christ has made us new creatures and we are now ambassadors for him. We should live up to the righteousness we’re given.
#2Cor 5:17-21— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 29, 2012
Chapter 6
Salvation is here. The work of Christ is finished. We should enjoy the grace of God but never take it for granted.
#2Cor 6:1-2— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 29, 2012
We persevere toward what is needed, despite what discomforts we face.
#2Cor 6:3-13— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 29, 2012
We have been called out from the darkness of this world. As lights, we should be careful to avoid more darkness.
#2Cor 6:14-18— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 30, 2012
Chapter 7
Words of correction can cause plenty of sorrow. Ideally, they are not meant for condemnation, but an expression of love.
#2Cor 7:1-8— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 30, 2012
There are two kinds of sorrow: godly and worldly. We should be thankful for those with godly sorrow over their sins.
#2Cor 7:9-16— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 30, 2012
Chapter 8
When there is joy in our hearts, it does not matter how afflicted or poor we are. We are abundantly rich where it matters.
#2Cor 8:1-15— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 30, 2012
When we are faithful in the Lord’s service, we bring glory to him and earn an honorable reputation among disciples.
#2Cor 8:16-24— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 30, 2012
Chapter 9
When the church gains a good reputation of being charitable, it is good for them to maintain that characteristic.
#2Cor 9:1-4— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 30, 2012
When we give willingly and abundantly, it is to the glory of God. Our giving is an expression of our thanksgiving.
#2Cor 9:5-15— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 30, 2012
Chapter 10
Our enemies, therefore, our weapons are not material. We must fight with the spiritual and powerful weapons given by God.
#2Cor 10:1-11— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 30, 2012
Instead of praising ourselves or seeking the praise of others, let us seek the glory of God and praise him.
#2Cor 10:12-18— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 31, 2012
Chapter 11
Just as Eve was deceived through subtle lies, we can also become corrupted by false and deceitful teachers.
#2Cor 11:1-15— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 31, 2012
As disciples of Christ and ministers of the gospel, we can either waste our lives or risk them for the glory of God.
#2Cor 11:16-33— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 31, 2012
Chapter 12
While not all of the glories of heaven are revealed to us now, we can await those things with glad anticipation.
#2Cor 12:1-6— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 31, 2012
As we decrease and are made weak, God increases and his power and strength are put on display which, in turn, makes us strong.
#2Cor 12:7-10— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 31, 2012
Even those among us that labor diligently in the kingdom of God, we should remain humble and not glory in ourselves.
#2Cor 12:11-13— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 31, 2012
It is a heart-breaking state for those who love the church to see her corrupted by sin and false teaching.
#2Cor 12:14-21— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 31, 2012
Chapter 13
The child of God should make his life proof that Jesus Christ is in him.
#2Cor 13:1-10— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 31, 2012
Let us live in love and peace so that we might enjoy the grace of Jesus, the love of God, and communion with the Spirit.
#2Cor 13:11-14— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 31, 2012
