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Prove Yourselves: Discipleship, Love, Apostolic Authority

Delve into 2 Corinthians and witness Paul's defense against Judaist teachers, proving his sincerity and apostolic authority. Discover the essence of discipleship, the importance of proving love, and the demonstration of apostolic authority within the text.

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Prove Yourselves: Discipleship, Love, Apostolic Authority

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  1. “PROVE YOURSELVES” 2 Corinthians 13:3-5

  2. 2 Corinthians • Paul was concerned how Corinth would react to his first epistle 1:23-2:2 • Titus returned with a good report 7:5-7 • However, Judaist teachers were undermining Paul and the gospel 3:1-18; 10:7-12; 11:16-23 • Paul is forced to defend himself 11:30, 12:11 13:3 is the main idea of the book • He proves himself to clear up the doubts and misunderstandings caused by false teachers • Paul then tells them to do the same 13:5

  3. Attacks by the False Teachers • Paul defends his sincerity1:12-14 • Paul has to explain he is trustworthy1:15-2:3 • He is not preaching for money2:17 • He doesn’t need a letter of recommendation 3:1-3 • Not being crafty or deceitful in preaching4:2 • Some may claim he is crazy 5:13, 6:8 • They attacked his speaking ability 10:8-10 • Insinuated he didn’t love them 11:7-12; 12:13 • Created doubts in their minds 13:1-3

  4. 2 Corinthians “Prove Yourselves” SIMPLE OUTLINE • 1-7Paul proves his discipleship • 8-9Paul tells the Corinthians to prove the sincerity of their love • 10-13Paul proves his apostolic authority

  5. 1-7Paul Proves His Discipleship • A genuine care for the Corinthians 1:1-11 • Sincerity1:12-2:17 • Honesty 1:15-2:4 • Their conversion 3:1-18 • Openness4:1-7:16 • Faith 4:7-5:8 • Spiritual motivation 5:9-21 • An inoffensive ministry 6:1-7:16 • An effective ministry 7:8-12 • Paul calls them to be open, too 6:11-13; 7:2-4

  6. 8-9Testing the Sincerity of Your Love • The diligence of others 8:1-9 • The Macedonians 8:1-5 • Christ 8:8-9 • Finish what you started 8:10-9:5 • A willing mind 8:10-12 • Security in Christ 8:13-15 • everything honest in the sight of all men 8:16-24 • Avoid an embarrassment8:25-9:5 • Look to the rewards 9:6-15 • Physical 9:6-9 • Spiritual 9:10-15

  7. 10-13Paul Proves Apostolic Authority • Authority produces his boldness 10:1-11 • Authority not dependent on human opinion 10:12-18 • Paul’s forced boasting 11:1-13:10 • Motive 11:1-4 • Apostleship and voluntary preaching 11:5-15 • Infirmities for Christ 11:16-33 • Glorious revelations 12:1-10 • Signs of an apostle 12:11-13 • Still not after their money 12:13-18 • Moral authority 12:19-21 • Power 13:1-10

  8. 2 Corinthians • 1-7Paul proves his discipleship • 8-9Paul tells the Corinthians to prove the sincerity of their love • 10-13Paul proves his apostolic authority

  9. 2 Corinthians • 1-7Paul proves his discipleship • 8-9Paul tells the Corinthians to prove the sincerity of their love • 10-13Paul proves his apostolic authority “Prove Yourselves”13:5 • We apply the book by proving ourselves in the faith the same way Paul did in the first seven chapters

  10. 1-7Paul Proves His Discipleship Signs of discipleship • Genuine Care for Christians 1:1-11 • Sincerity1:12-2:17 • Honesty 1:15-2:4 • Their conversion 3:1-18 • Openness4:1-7:16 • Faith4:7-5:8 • Spiritual motivation 5:9-21 • An inoffensive ministry 6:1-7:16 (holy) • An effective ministry 7:8-12

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