Pocket Devotions Day 1410: Introduction to 2 Corinthians 3 2 Corinthians 3 Introduction Thoughts for Today: There existed, within the Corinthian church, a group of people who opposed Paul. They challenged his authority to rebuke and instruct, and considered his approach to be full of arrogance and self-commendation. At the beginning of Chapter 3, Paul will clear himself of these charges, before moving on to completely new subject matter. I find it interesting, how smoothly Paul transitions from addressing questions of his character and qualifications, to an in-depth discussion of Biblical principles. It clearly demonstrates that his answer had a great deal to do with his grasp of complex Biblical concepts. In other words, the insight was not his own, but provided by God. Paul was simply His chosen spokesperson. Would they question Gods authority? As Paul alters his commentary toward further edification of the Corinthian believers, he will offer a comparison between the governance of the Law versus the Gospel. He will illustrate that one is far more preferable to the other. Can you guess which one? The Law or Gods grace? Can you explain why? Read on. Questions to Ponder: Before we move on, I think it is important to recognize that God has given certain godly men and women a place in our lives to rebuke, challenge and instruct us. We may not like what they say, but is it truth? How do you react to these types of words? Do you criticize the speaker, or does it lead to an examination of your heart? Your Daily Impact Have you listened to the free audio book made available to every new member? This 80-minute presentation will help encourage and motivate you to Share Jesus Without Fear. Listen on your commute, while working out, or during a quiet time. Based on the book of the same name by Bill Fay, this presentation lays out the game plan for communicating the truth of the gospel in a non-threatening way. You can listen to it or download it here.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:42:57 +0000
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