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New Testament

Explore the profound themes of glory through suffering in the challenging yet transformative letters of Paul to the Corinthians. Delve into the complexities of authority, repentance, and generosity in this insightful examination of Paul's correspondence to the Corinthian church.

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New Testament

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  1. New Testament BCM 103 Dr. Dave MathewsonGordon College/Denver Seminary

  2. Why Another Letter to the Corinthians? • Apparently some have responded positively to 1 Corinthians. • But Paul receives news that his authority as an apostle is being challenged by some. • He then writes a “painful/tearful letter” (2 Cor 2:4) • Paul receives word that many have responded and repented of their treatment of Paul • But many are still opposing him 2 Cor (4th) • Occasion nature not theological diatribe

  3. 2 Corinthians – 2 Letters or 1? • Chaps. 1-9: positive in tone • Chaps. 10-13: negative in tone, harsh • Most extended treatment of giving (no tithe 10% mentioned) 2 Cor 8-9 generosity out of gratitude to Christ • Theme: Glory through suffering!

  4. Where would you deliver the letter to the “Galatians” • North Galatia – ethnic Galatia in Northern Turkey • South Galatia – the Roman Province of Galatia (extends South to Mediterranean Sea)

  5. When Was Galatians written? • Books arranged by length not chronological • If Galatians early first letter Paul wrote, if late then 1 Thess. first • The important factor is Acts 15-Jerusalem council—Gentiles and Mosaic law • Gal 1 Acts 9-10 Gal 2 Acts 11 Acts 15

  6. Paul and the Judaizers Judaizers Faith + Law of Moses → Justification in Christ Paul Faith → Justification + Obedience in the in Christ Spirit

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