New Testament in a Year – 2 Corinthians 7

By Ron

August 4, 2024

2 Corinthians, New Testament

Paul's Hardships - 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

What is the connection between the credibility of Christianity and the people who call themselves Christians? (6:3)
Whose authority did Paul claim? (6:4)
What does this passage say about Paul’s attitude toward the ministry of sharing the gospel? (6:4)
What does this passage say about the cost of being Christ’s disciple? (6:4-10)
What price did Paul pay for following Christ? (6:4-10)
What kind of weapons did Paul use? (6:7)
How did the accusations against Paul differ from the reality Paul experienced as an ambassador for Christ? (6:9-10)
In what way was Paul poor yet rich? (6:10)
To what lengths did Paul go to show his love for the Corinthians? (6:11-13)

Of the virtues purity, understanding, patience, and kindness, which do you want to ask God to help you practice this week?
What can you do this week to help another Christian persevere through hard times?

Who were the "unbelievers" Paul described? (6:14)
Why is it wrong and dangerous for Christians to be bound together with unbelievers? (6:14-16)
How did Paul balance encouragement with warnings in this passage? (6:14-7:1)
In what way are Christians unique? (6:16)
Why is it important for Christians to be separate from non-Christian influences? (6:16-18)
What did Paul warn Christians not to do? (6:16-18)
On what condition does the Lord receive people? (6:17)
What does God call His people? (6:18)
How did Paul sum up his quotation of Isaiah 52:11? (7:1)
From what did the Corinthians need to purify themselves? (7:1)
Why should we strive to perfect holiness in our lives? (7:1)

In what relationships do you need to maintain your freedom to follow Christian convictions?
What can you do this week to show your reverence for God?