I Thessalonians Introduction: Paul went on a second missionary trip. This time he went to Thessalonica, which is in the north part of Greece. He did not stay there long because the people were against what Paul was preaching. The people of Greece at that time in history worshipped idols. Some of the main idols
II Corinthians Chp. 13 Vs. 1 Paul tells them that he is coming to visit them. This will be the 3rd time. He plans to talk to the people who are doing sins. The last time he was there with them, he warned them to stop sinning. He says that it is a custom that if
II Corinthians Chp. 12 The group of believers that Paul is writing to have had some other men come to their group to preach to them. It seems that these men have been very good speakers. But some of the things they have been teaching have not been right. The people have been comparing Paul
II Corinthians Chp. 11 Vs.1 Paul says that he hopes the people will be patient as he continues to tell them why they should accept what he has taught them and to accept his authority. Vs. 2 Paul says that he is jealous over them. His being jealous over them to protect them. He does
II Corinthians Chp. 10 Vs.1 Paul says I am asking you this. I am asking with gentleness and humbleness. In the same way that Christ would speak to you. Some people say that I talk with strength and power when I write letters but when I talk in person I am weak. I hope that
II Corinthians Chp. 9 Vs. 1 Paul says About this offering for the believers in Jerusalem, I do not need to write to you about it. Because a year ago you were ready to send an offering. When I was in Macedonia I told them about you and this offering. I am sending these brothers
II Corinthians Chp. 8 Vs. 1 Paul tells this group of believers about the group in Macedonia. He says that even though the believers in Macedonia had many troubles and problems and were poor still they were generous in their giving in an offering for the believers in Jerusalem. They did this freely by their
II Corinthians Chp. 7 Vs. 1 Paul tells them Because we have these promises from God of eternal life, of his Spirit to live in us let us be clean of all dirty sinful things of the flesh, and spirit. Let us be perfect in holy living in the fear of the Lord. Vs. 2
II Corinthians Chp. 6 Vs. 1 Paul says We are workers together with Him (Christ) . Paul says I ask you to please do not accept/receive the grace of God in vain or for no benefit or use. (In other words, you have received God’s grace and forgiveness make it count for something. Do not
II Corinthians Chp. 5 Vs.1 Paul says, When this “earthly tent” “tabernacle” meaning our bodies which are temporary——–die, our spirits leave our bodies. (For believers Our spirits go directly to God in heaven.) We will have a home in heaven. We will have a new body an “eternal” body. It will be made for us