Everyone needs to be loved. And everyone needs to feel that love especially when they fail or make a mistake. They need to hear that we love them and that God loves them – even while we’re still sinners. We all mess up, Christians too. But when we do fall short of God’s perfection, we […]
2 Corinthians 2:5-11 // Repentance & Restoration in the Church Read More »
As we saw in our previous devotional, the apostle Paul had planned to visit the Corinthian church on his way to and from Macedonia. But he reconsidered this plan and decided not to go through with it. Unfortunately, this reconsideration played right into the hands of those who were opposing him. Some people in Corinth
2 Corinthians 1:23-2:4 // When & How to Address Issues in the Church Read More »
With the outbreak of COVID-19, one thing that has been almost completely forgotten is the Presidential Election. Usually, the election year is full of debates that feature candidates attacking the integrity of other candidates. They score points if they can successfully accuse another candidate without a rebuttal. It’s one thing to see this going on
2 Corinthians 1:15-22 // Responding to Personal Attacks Read More »
Even though it might seem easiest to give up on a relationship when there’s conflict, as Christians, that’s not an option. We can’t just leave relationships when they get tough, especially relationships between Christians. Forgiveness and restoration is in our DNA. 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 doesn’t say everything there is to say about restoring relationships, but
2 Corinthians 1:12-14 // Restoring Relationships Read More »
The seventh truth about affliction and comfort from 2 Corinthians is this: suffering makes us rely on God. Yesterday we looked at 2 Corinthians 1:8 and saw that Christian suffering can be severe. Christians are not immune to severe suffering. Now in verse 9, we see why God would allow us to experience severe suffering:
2 Corinthians 1:8-9 // Suffering Makes Us Rely on God Read More »
So far in 2 Corinthians, Paul has been explaining about affliction and God’s comfort. Now he writes in verse 8: For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. – 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians 1:8 // Suffering Can Be Severe Read More »