PAUL AND THE CORINTHIA NS A Different Jesus

A Different Jesus A Different Spirit A Different Gospel

Paul and the Corinthians Part XI I. "A Different Gospel" (vv. 1 -6) II.

The Godly Father • “I hope you will put up with a little of

The Deceived Young Person “I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived the

False Teaching • Someone preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached •

Gospel License Legalism (Corinthian error) (Galatian error)

Preaching The Gospel Free of Charge -2 Corinthians 11: 7

1 Corinthians 9: 14 “In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those

Such Men Are: • “False Apostles” • “Deceitful Workmen” • “Masquerading as apostles of

2 Corinthians 11: 14 “And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel

How Does Paul Handle Error in the Church? • For those who are in

Paul will stoop to comparing his ministry to that of the false “super apostles”

2 Corinthians 11: 22 -23 Are they Hebrews? So am I Are they Israelites?

Paul’s Boast Begins With a General Account of His Suffering 1. I have worked

Specific Sufferings • “Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus

Specific Sufferings • “In danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles”

I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches • Who

Here is Paul’s Boast: Not of his strength, but of his weakness, is dependence

2 Corinthians 11: 30 “If I must boast, I will boast of the things

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PAUL AND THE CORINTHIA NS

A Different Jesus A Different Spirit A Different Gospel

Paul and the Corinthians Part XI I. "A Different Gospel" (vv. 1 -6) II. "Preaching the Gospel" (vv. 7 -12) III. "False Apostles" (vv. 13 -15) IV. "A Little Boasting" (vv. 16 -23) V. "Who Is Weak" (vv. 24 -29) VI. "Show My Weakness" (vv. 30 -33)

The Godly Father • “I hope you will put up with a little of my foolishness” (v. 1) • “But you are already doing that. ” (v. 1) • “I am jealous for you with a Godly jealousy” (v. 2) • “I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to Him. ” (v. 2)

The Deceived Young Person “I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived the by serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ. ” -2 Corinthians 11: 3

False Teaching • Someone preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached • You receive a different spirit than the one you received • You accept a different gospel from the one you accepted -2 Corinthians 11: 4

Gospel License Legalism (Corinthian error) (Galatian error)

Preaching The Gospel Free of Charge -2 Corinthians 11: 7

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

Such Men Are: • “False Apostles” • “Deceitful Workmen” • “Masquerading as apostles of Christ” -2 Corinthians 11: 13

2 Corinthians 11: 14 “And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. ”

How Does Paul Handle Error in the Church? • For those who are in the church, Paul disciplines and tries to restore. • For those who are outside the church but seek to gain influence, Paul gives strong warning against such servants of Satan. • Paul knows that God will judge such outside influences and “Their end will be what their actions deserve. ”

Are you Really Closer to Christ?

Paul will stoop to comparing his ministry to that of the false “super apostles” He will “do a little boasting” -2 Corinthians 11: 16

2 Corinthians 11: 22 -23 Are they Hebrews? So am I Are they Israelites? So am I Are they Abraham’s descendants? So am I Are they servants of Christ? I am more

Paul’s Boast Begins With a General Account of His Suffering 1. I have worked much harder 2. I been in prison more frequently 3. I have been flogged more severely 4. I have been exposed to death again and again

Specific Sufferings • “Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one”

Specific Sufferings • “Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one” • “Three times I was beaten with rods”

Specific Sufferings • “Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one” • “Three times I was beaten with rods” • “Once I was stoned”

Specific Sufferings • “Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one” • “Three times I was beaten with rods” • “Once I was stoned” • “Three times I was Shipwrecked”

Specific Sufferings • “Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one” • “Three times I was beaten with rods” • “Once I was stoned” • “Three times I was Shipwrecked” • “I spent a night and a day in the open sea”

Specific Sufferings • “In danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles”

Specific Sufferings • “In danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles” • “In danger in the country, in danger at sea”

Specific Sufferings • “In danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles” • “In danger in the country, in danger at sea” • “In danger from false brothers”

Specific Sufferings • “In danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles” • “In danger in the country, in danger at sea” • “In danger from false brothers” • “I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep” • “I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food”