2 Corinthians
For in him every one of God's promises is a "Yes" (2 Cor 1:20)

Outline

Content
I. Salutation (1:1-2)  
II. Thanksgiving (1:3-11)
  • God consoles in affliction
  • Affliction or Consolation: for your sake
III. Body - Ethical Exhortation and Instructions -(1:12-13:10)  
"Reconciliation" letter (1:12-9:14)  
1. Assurance of Paul's Concern (1:12-2:13)
  • God is not Yes & No; in Christ all promises of God are YES (1:20)
2. On Apostleship (2:14-5:15)
  • We have this Treasure in earthen vessels (4:7)
3. Ministry of Reconciliation (5:16-7:4)
  • Christ died so that those who live, live no longer to themselves (5:15)
  • In Christ a new creation: (5:17)
  • Reconciled to God through Christ (5:18)
4. Appeals about the collection (7:5-9:15)  
"Tearful" defense (10:1-13:10)  
1. Appeal for appropriate boasting (10:1-18)
  • Let one who boasts, boast in Lord (10:17)
2. Paul's "foolishness" (11:1-12:13)
  • Whenever I am weak, then I am strong (12:10)
3. Warning: a third visit (12:14-13:10)
  • We will act by the power of God (13:4)
IV. Closing (13:11-14)
Final appeal
  • Put things in order; listen to my appeal (13:11)

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