PAUL AND THE CORINTHIA NS 2 Corinthians 1

2 Corinthians 1: 9 “This happened that we might not rely on ourselves, but

2 Corinthians 1: 23 “It was in order to spare you that I did

Paul and the Corinthians Part II I. Grief and Love (vv. 1 -4) II.

Paul’s Grief and Love 1. Paul’s own grief “For I wrote to you out

Paul’s Grief and Love 2. Paul’s desire to not cause grief “For if I

Paul’s Grief and Love 3. Paul’s desire to bring mutual joy “I wrote as

Paul’s Grief and Love 4. Paul’s intention to have a shared Christian life. “That

Paul’s Grief and Love 5. Paul’s deep love “To let you know the depth

A Church and a Pastor • Christians are designed by God to be intimately

Paul’s Approach to a Person in Grievous Sin 2 Corinthians 2: 5 • “If

2 Corinthians 2: 6 “The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient

1 Corinthians 5: 2 “And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have been filled

1 Corinthians 5: 4 -5 “When you are assembled in the name of our

2 Corinthians 2: 7 “Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so

Four Common Mistakes 1. The church fails to discipline, keeping the offender among them.

2 Corinthians 7: 5 -7 “For when we came into Macedonia, this body of

But thanks be to God, who… • Always • Leads us • In triumphal

2 Corinthians 2: 15 “For we are to God the aroma of Christ among

2 Corinthians 2: 16 “Who is equal to such a task? ”

2 Corinthians 2: 17 “We do not peddle the Word of God for profit.

1 Corinthians 9: 14 “The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel

1 Corinthians 9: 18 “That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free

2 Corinthians 2: 17 “On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with

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PAUL AND THE CORINTHIA NS

2 Corinthians 1: 9 “This happened that we might not rely on ourselves, but on God. ”

2 Corinthians 1: 23 “It was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. ”

Paul and the Corinthians Part II I. Grief and Love (vv. 1 -4) II. Discipline and Forgiveness (vv. 5 -11) III. Saved and Perishing (vv. 12 -17)

1 Corinthians

Painful Visit

Painful Letter

Paul’s Grief and Love 1. Paul’s own grief “For I wrote to you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears. ” (v. 4)

Paul’s Grief and Love 2. Paul’s desire to not cause grief “For if I grieve you, who is left to make me glad? ” (v. 2)

Paul’s Grief and Love 3. Paul’s desire to bring mutual joy “I wrote as I did so that when I come I should not be distressed by those who ought to make me rejoice” (v. 3)

Paul’s Grief and Love 4. Paul’s intention to have a shared Christian life. “That you would all share my joy. ” (v. 3)

Paul’s Grief and Love 5. Paul’s deep love “To let you know the depth of my love for you. ” (v. 4)

A Church and a Pastor • Christians are designed by God to be intimately connected with a church body • Christians are designed by God to have a spiritual shepherd, a pastor, who loves them • Pastors are called to sacrificial love, not seeking their own popularity, advancement, or comfort.

Paul and the Corinthians Part II I. Grief and Love (vv. 1 -4) II. Discipline and Forgiveness (vv. 5 -11) III. Saved and Perishing (vv. 12 -17)

Paul’s Approach to a Person in Grievous Sin 2 Corinthians 2: 5 • “If anyone has caused grief” • “He has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you”

2 Corinthians 2: 6 “The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient for him. ” Three areas of sin require discipline from the church body • Gross Immorality • False teaching regarding the gospel • Divisive behavior that wounds the body of Christ

1 Corinthians 5: 2 “And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have been filled with grief and have put of your fellowship the man who did this? ”

1 Corinthians 5: 4 -5 “When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, and the power of our Lord Jesus is present, hand this man over to Satan, so that the sinful nature may be destroyed and his spirit saved on the day of the Lord. ”

2 Corinthians 2: 7 “Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. ”

Four Common Mistakes 1. The church fails to discipline, keeping the offender among them. 2. The church disciplines but the offender fails to repent. 3. The offender repents, but is too ashamed to be restored to the church. 4. The offender repents but is not properly forgiven by the people of the church.

What if we do not forgive?

Paul and the Corinthians Part II I. Grief and Love (vv. 1 -4) II. Discipline and Forgiveness (vv. 5 -11) III. Saved and Perishing (vv. 12 -17)

Painful Letter

2 Corinthians 7: 5 -7 “For when we came into Macedonia, this body of ours had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn - conflicts on the outside, fears within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, 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. ”

“But thanks be to God”

But thanks be to God, who… • Always • Leads us • In triumphal procession • In Christ • And through us • Spreads everywhere • The fragrance • Of the knowledge • Of Him

2 Corinthians 2: 15 “For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. ”

“We are the smell of death”

“The fragrance of life”

Saved or Perishing

2 Corinthians 2: 16 “Who is equal to such a task? ”

2 Corinthians 2: 17 “We do not peddle the Word of God for profit. ”

1 Corinthians 9: 14 “The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. ”

1 Corinthians 9: 18 “That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my rights in preaching it. ”

2 Corinthians 2: 17 “On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God. ”

PAUL AND THE CORINTHIA NS