Tag Archives: Love

Stern Because of Concern

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Mark Shields

In 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Paul spends time acting as the ironic fool because he wants to get across to them that he is laying it all out there for their own benefit and not his own benefit. He loves the … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 2 Corinthians 12-13

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, we’ve shared some thoughts and ideas from the journey through 2 Corinthians 9-11. The first thought was how God initiates in our heart the eagerness and enthusiasm toward giving. The gift of Christ inspires in … Continue reading →

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Just a Click Away is the Rescue

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Mark Shields

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. – Colossians 2:8 Shared in the post “Spiritual Weapons” … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Weapons

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Mark Shields

Paul addresses the people in 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 which includes false teachers who believed more in the power of worldly methods and practices rather than spiritual power from God. The war Paul is fighting is a spiritual war and the … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 2 Corinthians 9-11

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, we’ve shared some thoughts and ideas from the journey through 2 Corinthians 5-8. Paul explained there is reconciliation to God through Christ and because of this, we are a new creation. This new creation gives … Continue reading →