2 Corinthians Reading Outline

1:1-2

• Answering the Critics: Complaints Against Paul (2 Cor. 1:1, 2; 1:12–2:2) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)
• The Comfort and Power of the Gospel: The Argument of 2 Corinthians 1–3:...:Paul and the Polemical Situation behind 2 Corinthians (1:1–2) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

1:3-11

• Comforted to be a Comfort (2 Cor. 1:3–11) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)
• The Comfort and Power of the Gospel: The Argument of 2 Corinthians 1–3:...:The Comfort of the Gospel and the Suffering of Paul (1:3–11) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

1:3-7

• The Comfort and Power of the Gospel: The Argument of 2 Corinthians 1–3:...:From Comfort to Comfort (vv. 3–7) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

1:3-5

• Prayer Concerning Tribulation | Gleanings from Paul: The Prayers of the Apostle

1:8-11

• The Comfort and Power of the Gospel: The Argument of 2 Corinthians 1–3:...:The Apostolic Sentence of Death (vv. 8–11) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

1:9

• A Note On 2 Corinthians 1:9 | Tyndale Bulletin Volume 23

1:12-2:2

• Answering the Critics: Complaints Against Paul (2 Cor. 1:1, 2; 1:12–2:2) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

1:21-22

• The Seal of the Holy Spirit: The Key Pauline Texts | Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 155
• 2 Corinthians 1:21–22 | Hard Sayings of the Bible

2:3-11

• Disciplining the Disobedient and Disrespectful (2 Cor. 2:3–11) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

2:4-11

• Page 373 | Handbook for Spiritual Warfare, Revised

2:5-11

• The Comfort and Power of the Gospel: The Argument of 2 Corinthians 1–3:...:From Mercy to Mercy (2:5–11) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

2:12-17

• Issues of Life and Death (2:12–17) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

2:14-17

• The Comfort and Power of the Gospel: The Argument of 2 Corinthians 1–3:...:Paul’s Ministry of Suffering (2:14–17) | Review and Expositor Volume 86
• Page 119 | Fruit of the Spirit (Study Guide)

2:14

• 1 Corinthians 2:14 | Illustrations for Biblical Preaching

3:1-11

• Paul’s Covenantal Contrasts in 2 Corinthians 3:1-11 | Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 154

3:1-6

• The Original Living Bible and Its Ministers (2 Cor. 3:1–6) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)
• The Superior Covenant:...:Exposition of 3:1-6 | Reformation and Revival Volume 6

3:1-3

• The Comfort and Power of the Gospel: The Argument of 2 Corinthians 1–3:...:Paul’s Ministry of the Spirit (3:1–3) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

3:4-18

• The Comfort and Power of the Gospel: The Argument of 2 Corinthians 1–3:...:The Sufficiency and Boldness of Paul’s Apostolic Ministry (3:4–18) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

3:4-11

• Justification by Faith in 1 & 2 Corinthians:...:III. 2 CORINTHIANS 3:4–11 | Evangelical Review of Theology, Volume 5, 1981

3:6

• Second Corinthians 3:6 And The Church’s Relationship To The New Covenant | Journal of Dispensational Theology Volume 13

3:7-18

• A Superior Covenant Produces a Superior Ministry (3:7–18) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

3:7-11

• The Superior Covenant:...:Exposition of 3:7-11 | Reformation and Revival Volume 6
• The Cessation of the Mosaic Covenant:...:2 Corinthians 3:7-11 | Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 160

3:12-18

• The Superior Covenant:...:Exposition of 3:12-18 | Reformation and Revival Volume 6

3:14

• 2 Corinthians 3:14 | Hard Sayings of the Bible

3:18

• 2 Corinthians 3:18 | The Holy Spirit

4:1-6

• Ministering the Life of Jesus in a Dark World (2 Cor. 4:1–6) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)
• Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4–7:...:The Marks of a Faithful Apostle (4:1–6) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

4:3-4

• A Free Grace Critique of Irresistible Grace:...:“Lest They Believe”: Matthew 13:19 // Mark 4:15 // Luke 8:12 and 2 Corinthians 4:3–4 | Chafer Theological Seminary Journal Volume 11

4:3

• The English Standard Version: A Review Article:...:2 Corinthians 4:3 | Journal of Ministry and

Theology Volume 8

4:4

• 2 Corinthians 4:4 | Hard Sayings of the Bible

4:6-9

• 2 Corinthians 4:6–9 | Review and Expositor Volume 94

4:7-15

• A Model of Hermeneutical Method—An Exegetical Missiological Reflection upon Suffering in 2 Corinthians 4:7–15 | Evangelical Review of Theology, Volume 17, 1993
• 2 Corinthians 4:7–15 | Review and Expositor Volume 86

4:7-12

• Ministering the Life of Jesus Through Daily Distresses (2 Cor. 4:7–12) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)
• Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4–7:...:Strength in Weakness (4:7–12) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

4:13-18

• Motivation for Ministry Amid Daily Distresses (2 Cor. 4:13–18) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)
• Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4–7:...:The Hope of Glory (4:13–18) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

4:16-18

• Waterproofing the Preacher’s Soul | Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook, 2007 Edition

5:1-10

• Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4–7:...:The Earthly and the Heavenly Dwelling (5:1–10) | Review and Expositor Volume 86
• 2 Corinthians 5:1-10: Watershed In Paul’s Eschatology? | Tyndale Bulletin Volume 22
• First Corinthians 15:35-58: A Preliminary Study On The Nature Of Christs Resurrection Body Part Two: The Good News:...:2 Corinthians 5:1-10 | Michigan Theological Journal Volume 2

5:1-8

• The Reality of the Resurrection (2 Cor. 5:1–8) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

5:9-11

• Personal Accountability Before God (2 Cor. 5:9–11) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

5:12-21

• The Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:12–21) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

5:12-15

• Christ’s Love is the Only Motive for Ministry (2 Cor. 5:12–15) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

5:14-21

• 2 Corinthians 5:14–21 | Review and Expositor Volume 86
• Ambassadors Of Reconciliation: Paul’s Genius In Applying The Gospel In A Multi-Cultural World: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 | Review and Expositor Volume 104

5:14-15

• Calvinism: Five or Four Points?:...:2 Corinthians 5:14–15 | Conservative Theological Journal Volume 4
• The Divine Design Behind the Cross Work of Christ:...:2 CORINTHIANS 5:14–15 | A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith

5:14

• WHAT MISSIONARY MOTIVES SHOULD PREVAIL? “THE LOVE OF CHRIST CONSTRAINETH US” (2 CORINTHIANS 5:14) | Fundamentals

5:16-17

• The Corinthians’ Image of Christian Leadership (2 Cor. 5:16–17) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

5:17-21

• The Character of the Cross Work of Christ:...:2 CORINTHIANS 5:17–21 | A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith

5:17

• 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Hard Sayings of the Bible

5:18-21

• Justification by Faith in 1 & 2 Corinthians:...:IV. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:18–21 | Evangelical Review of Theology, Volume 5, 1981

5:18-19

• Calvinism: Five or Four Points?:...:2 Corinthians 5:18–19 | Conservative Theological Journal Volume 4

5:19

• The Divine Design Behind the Cross Work of Christ:...:2 CORINTHIANS 5:19 | A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith

5:21

• Imputation or Union with Christ? A Response to John Piper:...:(A) 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Philippians 3:9 | Reformation and Revival Volume 12

6:1-10

• Preaching the Message of Salvation in a Real World (2 Cor. 6:1–10) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)
• Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4–7:...:The Conduct of His Ministry (6:1–10) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

6:2

• 2 Corinthians 6:2: Paul’s Eschatological “Now” And Hermeneutical Invitation | Westminster Theological Journal Volume 67

6:3

• A Model for Ministry (2 Cor. 6:3) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

6:11-7:4

• Building Koinonia—The Christian Leader’s Goal (2 Cor. 6:11–7:1) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)
• Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4–7:...:”An Appeal to the Corinthians (6:11–13; 7:2–4) | Review and Expositor Volume 86
• Unequally Yoked – A Re-Examination Of 2 Corinthians 6:11-7:4 | Master’s Seminary Journal Volume 10

6:14-7:1

• Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4–7:...:A Digression on Holiness (6:14–7:1) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

6:14

• The Criteria for a Christian Marriage:...:Because of the Biblical Instruction on Marriage, 2 Corinthians 6:14 | Emmaus Journal Volume 16
• 2 Corinthians 6:14 | Hard Sayings of the Bible
• Unequally Yoked Together with Unbelievers Part 1: Who Are the Unbelievers (ἄπιστοι) in 2 Corinthians 6:14? | Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 149
• Unequally Yoked Together with Unbelievers Part 2: What Is the Unequal Yoke (ἑτεροζυγοῦντες) in 2 Corinthians 6:14? | Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 149

7:2-16

• The Tenderness of Tough Love (2 Cor. 7:2–16) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

7:5-16

• Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4–7:...:Joy at Reconciliation (7:5–16) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

7:9-10

• Repentance And Salvation Part 5: New Testament Repentance: Repentance in the Epistles and Revelation:...:A. 2 Corinthians 7:9–10 | Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society Volume 3

7:13

• ‘Refresh The Hearts Of The Saints’: A Unique Pauline Context?:...:2 Corinthians 7:13 | Tyndale Bulletin Volume 47

8:1-8

• Money Management in Early Mediterranean Christianity: 2 Corinthians 8–9:...:First Argument: The Grace of God Shown in Macedonia (8:1–8) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

8:9-15

• Money Management in Early Mediterranean Christianity: 2 Corinthians 8–9:...:Second Argument: The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ (8:9–15) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

8:16-9:5

• Money Management in Early Mediterranean Christianity: 2 Corinthians 8–9:...:A Commendation of the Representatives (8:16–9:5) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

9:6-14

• Money Management in Early Mediterranean Christianity: 2 Corinthians 8–9:...:Why the Corinthians and other Christians in Achaia Need to Give Generously (9:6–14) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

10:1-11

• Love That Fights (2 Cor. 10:1–11) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)
• Paul’s Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (2 Corinthians 10–13):...:Paul’s Weakness and Worldliness (10:1–11) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

10:3-6

• Spiritual Warfare in the Epistles and Revelation:...:2 Corinthians 10:3–6 | Handbook for Spiritual Warfare, Revised

10:7-12

• 2 Corinthians 10:7–12 | Review and Expositor Volume 87

10:12-11:15

• A Ministry Beyond Comparison (2 Cor. 10:12–11:15) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

10:12-18

• Paul’s Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (2 Corinthians 10–13):...:Self-Commendation (10:12–18) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

11:1-21

• Paul’s Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (2 Corinthians 10–13):...:Bearing with Foolishness (11:1–21a) | Review and Expositor Volume 86
• 2 Corinthians 11:1–21 | Review and Expositor Volume 86

11:2

• We Believe In: The Church :...:The Bride of Christ (2 Cor 11:2; Eph 5:25–27). | Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society Volume 5

11:16-21

• A Fool for You (2 Cor. 11:16–21) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

11:21-29

• Paul’s Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (2 Corinthians 10–13):...:Paul’s Catalogue of Hardships (11:21b–29) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

11:22-12:10

• The Fool’s Speech (2 Cor. 11:22–12:10) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

11:30-33

• Paul’s Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (2 Corinthians 10–13):...:The Damascus Incident (11:30–33) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

12:1-10

• 2 Corinthians 12:1-10: Paul’s Trauma | Review and Expositor Volume 105

12:1-6

• Paul’s Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (2 Corinthians 10–13):...:Paul’s Boast of a Heavenly Vision (12:1–6) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

12:1-4

• The New Testament Concept Regarding the Regions of Heaven with Emphasis on 2 Corinthians 12:1–4 | Grace Journal Volume 11

12:2

• 2 Corinthians 12:2 | Hard Sayings of the Bible

12:7-10

• Paul’s Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (2 Corinthians 10–13):...:The Thorn in the Flesh (12:7–10) | Review and Expositor Volume 86
• Despair Amidst Suffering and Pain: A Practical Outworking of Open Theism’s Diminished View of God:...:2 Corinthians 12:7–10 | Southern Baptist Journal of Theology Volume 4
• Spiritual Warfare in the Epistles and Revelation:...:2 Corinthians 12:7–10 | Handbook for Spiritual Warfare, Revised
• PRAYER IN AFFLICTION | Gleanings from Paul: The Prayers of the Apostle

12:10-13

• The Signs of an Apostle (2 Cor. 12:10–13) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

12:11-13

• Paul’s Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (2 Corinthians 10–13):...:The Conclusion to the Fool’s Speech (12:11–13) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

12:12

• MIRACLES PAST — AND FUTURE!:...:2 CORINTHIANS 12:12 | Every Miracle in the Bible

12:14-13:10

• Paul’s Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (2 Corinthians 10–13):...:Paul’s Return to Corinth (12:14–13:10) | Review and Expositor Volume 86

12:16

• A Classification of Imperatives: A Statistical Study:...:2 Corinthians 12:16 | Grace Theological Journal Volume 8

12:2-13:14

• Looking Forward to a Third Visit (2 Cor. 12:20–13:14) | Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus)

13:1-11

• Paul’s Covenantal Contrasts in 2 Corinthians 3:1-11 | Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 154

13:5

• What Is the Meaning of “Examine Yourselves” in 2 Corinthians 13:5? | Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 154

13:14

• PRAYER OF BENEDICTION 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 | Gleanings from Paul: The Prayers of the Apostle

Christ

• CHRIST IN 2 CORINTHIANS | Holman QuickSource Guide to Understanding the Bible
• CHRIST IN 2 CORINTHIANS | MacArthur’s Quick Reference Guide to the Bible

Church Discipline

• Pauline Church Discipline :...:(A) The Logical Sequence Of The Corinthian Correspondence | Tyndale Bulletin Volume 20

Covenants

• Paul on the Covenant:...:2 Corinthians | Review and Expositor Volume 84
• Covenant: The Key To Paul’s Conflict With Corinth | Tyndale Bulletin Volume 33
• The Superior Covenant | Reformation and Revival Volume 6

Eschatology

• The “With Christ” Motif In Paul’s Thought :...:VI. 2 Corinthians: Future Life And Present Power | Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society Volume 35

Forgiveness

• Forgiveness: Believers Forgiving One Another :...:Paul and the Corinthian Church | Chafer Theological Seminary Journal Volume 4

Inerrancy

• Inerrancy & The Pauline Epistles:...:1 & 2 Corinthians | Conservative Theological Journal Volume 4

Pastoring

• A Call to Pastoral Suffering: The Need for Recovering Paul’s Model of Ministry in 2 Corinthians | Southern Baptist Journal of Theology Volume 4

Propitiation

• Divine Propitiation Part 2 :...:d. According to Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, and Galatians. | Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 99

Salvation

• Soteriology:...:IV. The Death of Christ according to Romans, First and Second Corinthians, and Galatians | Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 104