For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 John Piper, in a sermon, “When Not To Believe an Angel” The most thrilling implication of verse 10 … More Audience of one
Paul does not specify what the “test” is to know whether you are saved. …..Paul himself did not supply us with the “test” but only a challenge to take the test. I think there is good reason for this. One who is willing to accept Paul’s challenge and “take the test” is reminded of what constitutes … More Christ Alone or Christ plus something else?
2 Corinthians 12:14-15 Here for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be a burden, for I seek not what is yours but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. I will most gladly spend and be spent … More In Pursuit of the Heart
John Piper, in a sermon, “Christ’s Power is Made Perfect in Weakness”- God’s purpose in our weaknesses is to glorify the grace and power of his Son. This is the main point of [2 Corinthians] verses 9–10. Jesus says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.“ God’s design … More Are you a showcase for Jesus’ power?
The Father of the Bride Exposes the Master of Deceit (2 Cor. 11:1-15) A paraphrase by Bob Deffinbaugh at Bible.org Reluctantly, I am going to attempt to commend myself, following the same approach as those who oppose me when they commend themselves. I know this is foolishness, and I regret having to do it, but … More The Father of the Bride Exposes the Master of Deceit
Pastor Coty Pinckney challenged his church in a sermon from 2 Corinthians,”Who Should Lead?” But suppose that God changes those plans and a few months from now you have to search for a new senior pastor. What criteria would you use in the selection process? A lot of churches will look with favor on: A … More Servant leaders or professionals?
2 Corinthians 9:6-8 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully [4] will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that … More The connection between KNOWING God and giving cheerfully…
Pastor Coty Pinckmey on 2 Corinthians 8- What is the relationship between Jesus’ riches and His becoming poor? The usual translation of this phrase is: “Though he was rich, he became poor” But now let’s try substituting the ideas we have seen as we have understood Jesus’ riches and poverty: “Though he was loved by … More Jesus’ Riches and Poverty
2 Corinthians 7:9-10 As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us. For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. John Piper, in a … More Is your regret God-saturated or world-saturated?
2 Corinthians 5:21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Ray Ortlund: There’s your picture on a baseball card. Turn it over, and whose stats, season by season, do you find there? Not yours, but Jesus’. A great … More Baseball Card Justifiction
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