Paul concludes of reprimand and love. We know this isn’t the last of his communication with this group of believers as the first part of this book actually came after our reading today. But this letter was difficult to write and therefore difficult to close on a positive note. Paul does it with love and […]
Paul is giving one final warning to those who still have not repented. This is their last chance to do what God has called for; to turn from their sin and follow Him. Sexual immorality, impurity, and sensuality were specifically mentioned in the last reading; chp. 12 v. 21. These were sins Paul dealt with […]
Paul is fed up with having to put forth his resume to regain the ground taken by the false “super-apostles.” He has gone toe to toe with them in every aspect and come out on top. But all of that means nothing to him. His only aim is to restore this body of believers to […]
Paul is still scrolling through his resume and comparing his experiences with those of the false teachers. Today’s comparison is interesting and intriguing. Paul’s first words in our reading set a very important tone for his readers. “I must go on boasting. Though there is nothing to be gained by it” (verse 1a). His boasting […]
Paul continues to contend with his readers over their acceptance of false teachers. “Why do you let them treat you this way?” Paul didn’t like going to this level with his readers. He would much rather stay in the meat of the word but their acceptance of these false teachers required him to address them […]
