1. 2 CORINTHIANS

2. Timeline of Corinthian Correspondence First Visit to Corinth (Acts 18)- 50-51 A.D. Letter A: Paul’s first letter to Corinth (1Cor 5:9) Visitors from Corinth- Chloe’s household and the 3 men Corinthians letter to Paul Letter B: Paul’s second letter. 1 Corinthians Timothy visits Corinth and delivers Letter B (1Cor) Second Visit to Corinth. Paul’s “Painful” visit (2Cor 2:1) Letter C: Paul’s third letter. The “severe” letter (2Cor 2:3-4) Receives report from Titus’ visit to Corinth (2Cor 7:13-16) Letter D: Paul’s fourth letter. 2 Corinthians Titus visits Corinth again and delivers Letter D Letter E: 2 Corinthians 10-13 ??? Third Visit to Corinth (Acts 20)- 56 A.D. (wrote Romans there)

3. What happened since 1 Corinthians? Jewish Christians (possibly Judaizers) have come to town causing trouble Letters of recommendation (2Cor 3:1) Claimed apostleship (11:5, 13) Were boldly authoritarian (2Cor 11:20-23) Gained a following in the church in Corinth Undermined Paul’s authority (2Cor 10:1-12) Paul’s “painful” visit to Corinth (2Cor 2:1) Paul’s “severe” letter written (2Cor 2:3-4; 7:8-13) Receives report from Titus (2Cor 7:13-16)

4. Simple Outline of the Book Paul defends himself (1-7) Collection for poor brothers (8-9) A forceful vindication of his apostleship (10-13)

5. Important Themes Paul defends himself (1-7) Theme verse: “For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.” –2Cor 4:5 The Glory of the New Covenant (3:7-18) Paul’s hardships (6:3-13; 11:21-33) The Collection for the poor brothers (8-9) Sowing Generously (9:6-15) A forceful vindication of his apostleship (10-13) The False Apostles (11:5-15) Paul’s strength in weakness (12:1-10)

6. Other Significant Passages God of Comfort (1:3-7) Fragrance of Christ (2:14-16) Ministry of Reconciliation (5:14-21) Our Heavenly Dwelling (5:1-10)