Category Archives: Bible Study

Ordinary to Extraordinary

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Mark Shields

The two dispensations introduced in 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 are the law given to Moses and the new covenant of the gospel established by Christ. Paul explains that the new covenant of the gospel improves upon and even surpasses the law … Continue reading →

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Letter of Recommendation

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Mark Shields

There were many disappointments and changes in plans during the ministry of Paul. Reading in 2 Corinthians 2:12 through 3:6, many questioned his qualifications for being a minister of God’s word but there was proof that made him qualified. The … Continue reading →

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Lesson of Loving Your Neighbor and Forgiveness

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

False teachers had invaded the Corinthian church and tried to turn the people against Paul by saying he was insincere, fickle, and indecisive. They accused Paul of not sticking to his plans to visit them but Paul refrained from going … Continue reading →

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Big Plans

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Mark Shields

The greatest factor for Paul that governed his conduct as explained in 2 Corinthians 1:12-23 was to follow the Lord. He had to change a few plans but human plans in life are just that … a plan. On the … Continue reading →

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Desolation to Restoration

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, Paul and Timothy are writing to the church at Corinth about God giving comfort during trials of life. Ever since original sin going back to the time of Adam and Eve, the human race has … Continue reading →

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