2 Corinthians 6 Flashcards

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What do we urge you as God's co-workers?

  • To help others
  • To receive God's grace
  • Not to receive God's grace in vain (correct)
  • To pray daily

As what do we urge you not to receive God's grace in vain?

God's co-workers

In what did I hear you?

The time of my favor

In what book and chapter is the following: 'In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you'?

<p>2 Corinthians 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 2, what does he say?

<p>In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did I help you?

<p>In the day of salvation</p> Signup and view all the answers

From what Old Testament book is the following: 'In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you'?

<p>Isaiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we put no stumbling block in anyone's path?

<p>So that our ministry will not be discredited</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we put in anyone's path?

<p>No stumbling block</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we do so that our ministry will not be discredited?

<p>Put no stumbling block in anyone's path.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will our ministry not be?

<p>Discredited</p> Signup and view all the answers

As what do we commend ourselves in every way?

<p>Servants of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what do we commend ourselves as servants of God?

<p>Every way</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whom do we commend in every way as servants of God?

<p>Ourselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 5, how do we commend ourselves?

<p>In beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hungers</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 6, how do we commend ourselves?

<p>In purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 7, how do we commend ourselves?

<p>In truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 8, how are we regarded?

<p>As imposters</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 8, how do we commend ourselves?

<p>Through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as imposters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 9, how are we regarded?

<p>As unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 9, how do we commend ourselves?

<p>Known, yet regarded as unknown; dying and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 10, how do we commend ourselves?

<p>Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor yet making many rich: having nothing, and yet possessing everything.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have we spoken to you, Corinthians?

<p>Freely</p> Signup and view all the answers

To whom have we spoken freely?

<p>You, Corinthians</p> Signup and view all the answers

What have we opened wide to you, Corinthians?

<p>Our hearts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are we not withholding from you?

<p>Our affection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are you withholding from us?

<p>Your affection</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 13, how do I speak?

<p>As to my children</p> Signup and view all the answers

With whom should you not be yoked together?

<p>Unbelievers</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 14, what does Paul ask?

<p>For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 14, what should you not be?

<p>Yoked together with unbelievers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you not be with unbelievers?

<p>Yoke together</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 15, what does Paul ask?

<p>What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?</p> Signup and view all the answers

From what three Old Testament books is the following: 'I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people'?

<p>Leviticus, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Urging Not to Receive Grace in Vain

  • Christians are urged not to receive God's grace in vain, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and embracing God's favor (6:1).
  • Believers are acknowledged as God's co-workers, highlighting the collaborative relationship with God in ministry (6:1).

Time of Favor and Salvation

  • A significant moment of salvation is referenced, where God promises to listen and assist during the time of favor (6:2).
  • The quotation "In the time of my favor I heard you..." originates from Isaiah, establishing continuity between Old Testament prophecy and New Testament confirmation (6:2).

Conducting Ministry

  • Ministers are instructed to avoid placing stumbling blocks in others' paths to prevent discrediting their ministry (6:3).
  • The integrity of the ministry is vital; it should remain credible without any hindrances (6:3).

Commending Ourselves as Servants of God

  • Self-commendation is described through various hardships, including beatings, imprisonments, and riots, signaling the trials faced in faithful service (6:5).
  • Attributes such as purity, understanding, patience, and kindness are highlighted as essential qualities of a servant of God (6:6).
  • Truthful speech and the power of God are emphasized as means of self-commendation, wielding righteousness (6:7).

Perception and Reality

  • Believers may be viewed as imposters despite being genuine, illustrating the contrasting perception and reality of their ministry (6:8).
  • Paul describes himself and the ministers as known yet regarded as unknown, emphasizing the paradox of their experiences (6:9).

Emotional Resilience

  • The capacity to remain sorrowful yet rejoicing illustrates the depth of emotional resilience in the face of hardship (6:10).
  • Believers claim to be poor but enrich others spiritually, showcasing the impact of spiritual wealth despite material conditions (6:10).

Open Heart and Affection

  • Paul expresses openness in sharing his heart and affection with the Corinthians, signaling a deep personal connection (6:11-12).
  • A reciprocal affection is requested from the Corinthians, illustrating the relational aspect of ministry and mutual support (6:12).

Yoking with Unbelievers

  • A warning against being unequally yoked with unbelievers emphasizes the importance of aligning with those who share the same faith (6:14).
  • Questions posed about the harmony between Christ and Belial reveal the fundamental differences between light and darkness, and believer and unbeliever (6:14-15).

Divine Relationship

  • Quoting from multiple Old Testament books, Paul emphasizes God's promise to dwell among His people, underscoring the covenant relationship (6:16).

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