2 Corinthians 1: Reason for Writing
What makes the truth painful?
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King James
When might our sharing the truth have no value at all?
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King James
Under what circumstances might a face-to-face confrontation be better than a letter, email, or text message? When might the other be better?
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King James
Why would Paul have wanted the Corinthians to know how painful it was to write harsh words, seeking to change their wrong behavior?
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King James
What do you think was most distressful for Paul?
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If Paul didn’t visit Corinth, how would he have known how people reacted to his previous letter?
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King James
Why would the church’s judgment against a person’s sin be sufficient punishment?
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King James
After an offense has been recognized and judgment has been rendered, how can love follow?
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Why do people not listen to good advice?
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On what basis could Paul forgive someone he didn’t know, for an offense against someone else?
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What are some of Satan’s evil schemes? Which one do you think Paul was referring to?
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What conditions do you think had to exist before Paul could share his experience and knowledge of Jesus?
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King James
Compared to today, how much more difficult was finding someone in the first century (2:13)?
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How could you best describe knowing Jesus, in a way that would cause others to want to know him too?
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What response might God have toward an appealing fragrance compared to a repulsive odor?
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King James
If money should not be the motivation for ministry, what should it be?