II CORINTHIANS OUTLINE

A Sermon by Dr. Neil Chadwick


CHAPTER 1

A. Spiller of Encouragement 1:1-11

    1. The Force of Pressure is Tremendous
    2. The Source of Help is God
    3. The Course of Encouragement is through Others

B. Boasting in Integrity 1:12-22

    1. Simplicity and Sincerity
    2. Based on God's Faithfulness
    3. Empowered by God's Grace

C. A Letter, Not a Visit 1:23 - 2:4

    1. Absent with Intent
    2. Helpers of Joy
    3. Love's Sorrow

Verse to Remember:

    God comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. 1:4

CHAPTER 2

A. Response to Wrongdoing in the Church 2:5-11

    1. Grief that is shared by Leaders, Offenders and the Church
    2. Confrontation that is Firm, but Caring
    3. Forgiveness that is Kind and Comforting

B. Sharing our Faith 2:12-17

    1. The Setting is Provided
    2. The Source of Power is from God

Verse to Remember:

    We are the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved, and those who are perishing. 2:15

CHAPTER 3

A. Roles of the Spirit 3:1-6

    1. Publishes the Gospel through Changed Lives
    2. Qualifies for Service through God's Power
    3. Resurrects for Righteous Living

B. Products of the Spirit's Ministry 3:7-18

    1. Brightness of His Glory
    2. Rightness of Living
    3. Boldness in Speaking God's Word

Verse to Remember:

    The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 3:17

CHAPTER 4

A. We have this Ministry 4:1-6

    1. Motivated by Mercy
    2. Oriented to Serve
    3. Steadfastness Required

B. We have this Treasure 4:7-12

    1. Troubled - Not Distressed
    2. Perplexed - Not in Despair
    3. Persecuted - Not Forsaken
    4. Cast down - Not Destroyed
    5. Dying - Yet Alive

C. We have this Faith 4:13-18

    1. Perspective - Even Problems are Productive
    2. Perseverance - Faithfulness in Affliction
    3. Partnership - Spiritual Renewal and our Response

Verse to Remember:

    We do not lose heart. Outwardly we are wasting away, but inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 4:16

CHAPTER 5

A. The Journey of Life 5:1-5

    1. Where are you going? - Heaven's New Body
    2. Where are you coming from? - Life's Groaning
    3. What will it take to get you there? - Death's Victory

B. Attitudes of the Pilgrim 5:6-10

    1. Courageous to Face Difficult Challenges
    2. Ambitious to Please God
    3. Conscientious to Prepare to meet God

C. Gathering Others as We Go 5:11-15

    1. Neither Bragging, nor Crazy
    2. Motivated by Fear and Love

D. Reconciliation is Our Ministry 5:16-21

    1. Requiring a Right View and Forgiveness
    2. Resulting in Change and a Call
    3. Revolving around Realization and Daily Renewal

Verse to Remember:

    Christ died for all, that those who live no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again. 5:15

CHAPTERS 6 & 7

A. Partnership with God 6:1-10

    1. Exhortation - Don't Allow Fruitlessness
    2. Example - Don't cause others to Stumble
    3. Evaluation - Honest Reflection reveals Faithfulness

B. Partnership with One Another 6:11 - 7:1

C. Resolution of Conflict 7:2-7

    1. Honest Assessment of the Breakdown
    2. Commitment to Develop Relationships
    3. Praising Others to Build them up

D. Good Grief 7:8-16

    1. Relational Impact - Promote Devotion, Respect & Affection
    2. Attitude toward Wrong - Sorrow Resulting in Repentance
    3. Eternal Product - Salvation and Life

Verse to Remember:

    Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation. 7:10

CHAPTERS 8 & 9

A. The Grace of Giving 8:1-15

    1. Comparison with Worthy Models
    2. Characteristics of Giving
    3. Completion of the Gift

B. Responsible Managers 8:16 - 9:5

    1. Are Spiritually Concerned
    2. Take Initiative
    3. Are Respected and Cooperative

C. Generosity 9:6-15

    1. Bountiful in Harvest
    2. Thoughtful in Response
    3. Cheerful in Attitude
    4. Worshipful in Effect

Verse to Remember:

    The service that you perform is supplying the needs of God's people, and overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 9:12

CHAPTER 10

A. Confronting Evil in the Church 10:1-6

    1. A Temperament of Humility and Kindness
    2. Utilizing God's Power
    3. The Goal -- creating a Godly Mental Attitude

B. Authenticity 10:7-11

    1. Security in Who We Are
    2. Authority from God for Edification
    3. Sensitivity to avoid using Harsh Words and Threats

C. Approval 10:12-18

    1. Comparison Lacks Understanding
    2. Tend Your Garden
    3. Good Credit is from God

Verse to Remember:

    We demolish arguments, and take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 10:5

CHAPTER 11

A. Humor in the Service of Truth 11:1-6

    1. Sarcasm - You tolerate my foolishness,
    2. Ridicule - and accept the false teachers
    3. Irony - who are "super-fine".

B. Real False Apostles 11:7-15

    1. Embezzlers - Ministry for Personal Gain
    2. Pretenders - Sounding Good, but Hollow
    3. Deceivers - Telling Lies is Satan's Work

C. Concern for the Churches 11:16-33

    1. A Heavy Burden
    2. Felt Daily
    3. Described as Anxiety

Verse to Remember:

    Besides outward persecutions, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. 11:9

CHAPTER 12

A. Discourse on Paradise, Prickers and Paradoxes 12:1-10

B. Perspectives of a Christian Leader 12:11-21

    1. Toward Him/Her Self - Superior but Humble
    2. Toward the Church - Sacrificial
    3. Toward God - Accountable

Verse to Remember:

    He said to them, "My grace is sufficient for you, and my power is made perfect in weakness." 12:9

CHAPTER 13

Conclusion and Farewell

Verse to Remember:

    Aim for perfection, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. 13:11

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