2 Corinthians 7
(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
(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
(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
(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
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
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
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
2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians 7




2 Corinthians
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Proverbs 27: 5-6
  Better is open rebuke
  than hidden love.

 Wounds from a friend can be
 trusted,
 but an enemy multiplies
 kisses.
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.
1. Don’t be defensive.
1. Don’t be defensive

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

2. Don’t pay any attention to
the source

3. Keep open to the Lord
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.”
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
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 ...
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.
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.
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
What is it that
defines us?
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
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
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
What is it that
defines us?
What is it that
defines us?
     external or
  internal things?
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.”
What is it that
defines us?
What is it that
defines us?
external, internal
or eternal things?
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.
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.
Romans 12:6 We have
different gifts …if it is
encouraging, let them
encourage…
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.
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.
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
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
Encouragement
 Be bold
 Be specific
 Be sincere
 Be a gracious
 recipient
 Be prepared
Encouragement
 Be bold
 Be specific
 Be sincere
 Be a gracious
 recipient
 Be prepared
Encouragement
 Be bold
 Be specific
 Be sincere
 Be a gracious
 recipient
 Be prepared
Encouragement
 Be bold
 Be specific
 Be sincere
 Be a gracious
 recipient
 Be prepared
Encouragement
 Be bold
 Be specific
 Be sincere
 Be a gracious
 recipient
 Be prepared
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)



       WhoweareinChrist
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


        WhoweareinChrist

2 Corinthians 7

  • 1.
  • 3.
    (1) A ‘previousletter’ (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 ‘previousletter’ (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 ‘previousletter’ (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 ‘previousletter’ (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 descriptionof 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 descriptionof 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 descriptionof 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.
  • 14.
  • 15.
    2 Corinthians 7 2Corinthians
  • 16.
    1 Therefore, sincewe 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, sincewe 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, sincewe 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, sincewe 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 forus in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one. 2 Corinthians 7
  • 24.
    3 I donot 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 donot 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 bedefensive.
  • 30.
    1. Don’t bedefensive 2. Don’t pay any attention to the source
  • 31.
    1. Don’t bedefensive 2. Don’t pay any attention to the source 3. Keep open to the Lord
  • 32.
    1. Don’t bedefensive 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 donot 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 Forthe 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 Forthe 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 Forthe 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 whenwe 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 itthat defines us?
  • 39.
    5 For whenwe 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 whenwe 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 whenwe 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 itthat defines us?
  • 43.
    What is itthat 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 itthat defines us?
  • 46.
    What is itthat defines us? external, internal or eternal things?
  • 47.
    5 For whenwe 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 whenwe 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 Wehave different gifts …if it is encouraging, let them encourage…
  • 50.
    Romans 12:6 Wehave 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 Wehave 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 Wehave 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 Wehave 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 sealedwith 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) WhoweareinChrist
  • 60.
    We are God’schildren (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 WhoweareinChrist