Category Archives: Bible

PAUL’S APOSTLESHIP2 Corinthians 10–11 “ ‘Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.’ For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends” (2 Cor. 10:17–18). The differences between true and false servants of God are surprising. OverviewPaul further explained his New Covenant ministry, touching onContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

NEW COVENANT GIVING2 Corinthians 8–9 “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7). God wants the giver, then the gift. OverviewPaul reminded the Corinthians of the Macedonians’ generosity (8:1–7), and urged them to give (vv. 8–13).Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

CARING IN MINISTRY2 Corinthians 6–7 “We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. . . . As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also” (2 Cor. 6:11, 13). To minister effectively, we must do so in love. OverviewPaul expressed his love for the CorinthiansContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

RECONCILIATION2 Corinthians 4–5 “God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them” (2 Cor. 5:19). Counted sins stunt other’s growth. OverviewPaul ministered the New Covenant in honesty (4:1–6), aware of his mortal weaknesses (vv. 7–15) yet confident of the unseen (vv. 16–18). Heaven is assured (5:1–10), as is theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

TRANSFORMATION2 Corinthians 2:5–3:18 “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit” (2 Cor. 3:18). It’s not what we are, but what we are becoming, that communicates Christ. OverviewPaul urged restoration of the penitent sinnerContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”