1. 2 Corinthians “The Heart of an Apostle” Part 17: A Pure Bride: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 2 Corinthians “The Heart of an Apostle” Part 17: A Pure Bride: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

2. Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self- controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

3. Titus 2:11-14 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

4. PURE IN MIND vs. 3-4

5. Genesis 3:1-5 Satan’s attack on Eve was centered around God’s character

6. The “False Apostles” They claim to be of Christ and even claim apostleship (10:7) They accuse Paul of attempting to frighten the Corinthians with his letters – that he spoke forcefully through writing, but was weak and unimpressive in person (10:9-11) They commend themselves and measure their legitimacy by themselves (10:12)

7. The “False Apostles” They are probably gifted speakers (11:6) They are false apostles, deceitful in their motivation (11:13) They are servants of Satan (11:14-15) *Judaizers? *Pneumatics? *Gnostics?

8. Doctrinal litmus test Christology (Christ) Pneumatology (Holy Spirit) Soteriology (Gospel)

9. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures

10. Doctrinal litmus test Christology (Christ) Pneumatology (Holy Spirit) Soteriology (Gospel)

11. Galatians 1:6-8 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let him be eternally condemned!

12. Proverbs 9:10 10“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

13. Doctrine It’s not doctrine for doctrine’s sake, but doctrine so that we might understand the Holy One and fear Him!

14. PURE IN HEART vs. 5-15

15. Reasons Paul is a “tentmaker” 1. Because he did not want to be a burden (vs. 9) 2. Because of his love for these believers (vs. 11) 3. Because his sacrifice proves the legitimacy of his ministry and exposes the impure heart of his opponents (vs. 12-15)

16. Psalm 139:23-24 Psalm 139:23–24 (NIV) 23Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23–24 (NIV) 23Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

17. Internal Purity Are we growing in our understanding of who Jesus is? Are we deepening our understanding of the gospel, being assured that we have a pure faith in Jesus? Do we have a pure devotion to Jesus? What about our motivations for what we do- are they pure? Even when it comes to ministry?

18. 2 Corinthians “The Heart of an Apostle” Part 17: A Pure Bride: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 2 Corinthians “The Heart of an Apostle” Part 17: A Pure Bride: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15