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Where was the church in Corinth that Paul wrote 2 Corinthians to?
Where was the church in Corinth that Paul wrote 2 Corinthians to?
Achaia
FIB - Grace be to you and ___ from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
FIB - Grace be to you and ___ from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
peace
In 2 Corinthians, God is also called the Father of what?
In 2 Corinthians, God is also called the Father of what?
mercies
FIB - For as the ___ of Christ abound in us, so our ___ also aboundeth by Christ.
FIB - For as the ___ of Christ abound in us, so our ___ also aboundeth by Christ.
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Paul told the Church at Corinth that he would not have them ignorant of the trouble which came upon he and Timothy in what place?
Paul told the Church at Corinth that he would not have them ignorant of the trouble which came upon he and Timothy in what place?
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Paul said to the Corinthian church, you stand by what?
Paul said to the Corinthian church, you stand by what?
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In God, all promises are what?
In God, all promises are what?
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Whom did Paul call to record upon his soul regarding the reason why he came to the church at Corinth?
Whom did Paul call to record upon his soul regarding the reason why he came to the church at Corinth?
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Paul said to the Corinthian church, that he has determined not to come again to them in what manner?
Paul said to the Corinthian church, that he has determined not to come again to them in what manner?
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For if I make you sorry, who is he that makes me glad?
For if I make you sorry, who is he that makes me glad?
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FIB - For out of much ___ and ___ I wrote unto you with ___?
FIB - For out of much ___ and ___ I wrote unto you with ___?
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Finish this quote - To whom ye forgive any thing,...
Finish this quote - To whom ye forgive any thing,...
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What was opened unto Paul when he came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel?
What was opened unto Paul when he came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel?
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A door was opened unto Paul when he came to Troas to do what?
A door was opened unto Paul when he came to Troas to do what?
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A door was opened unto Paul when he preached Christ's gospel in this place.
A door was opened unto Paul when he preached Christ's gospel in this place.
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Paul said he had no rest in his spirit because he did not find this person.
Paul said he had no rest in his spirit because he did not find this person.
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How does Paul refer to Titus in 2 Corinthians chapter 2?
How does Paul refer to Titus in 2 Corinthians chapter 2?
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After leaving Troas, where did Paul travel to next?
After leaving Troas, where did Paul travel to next?
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Thanks be to God which always causeth us to triumph in whom?
Thanks be to God which always causeth us to triumph in whom?
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FIB - God makes manifest the ___ of his knowledge by us in every place.
FIB - God makes manifest the ___ of his knowledge by us in every place.
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As stated in 2 Corinthians, we are unto God what?
As stated in 2 Corinthians, we are unto God what?
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To one we are the savor of death unto death; and to the other what?
To one we are the savor of death unto death; and to the other what?
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For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ - to which two groups of people?
For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ - to which two groups of people?
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How many times did Paul visit the Corinthian church?
How many times did Paul visit the Corinthian church?
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Paul said the church in Corinth sought proof of what?
Paul said the church in Corinth sought proof of what?
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With what should we greet each other?
With what should we greet each other?
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Finish the quote - My grace is...
Finish the quote - My grace is...
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What is God's strength made perfect in?
What is God's strength made perfect in?
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Because God's strength is made perfect in our weakness, Paul said he will take pleasure in what?
Because God's strength is made perfect in our weakness, Paul said he will take pleasure in what?
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FIB - As stated by Paul...For when I am ___ then am I ____
FIB - As stated by Paul...For when I am ___ then am I ____
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What are signs of an apostle as stated in 2 Corinthians?
What are signs of an apostle as stated in 2 Corinthians?
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Paul said he hopes to not find what among the Corinthians when he comes?
Paul said he hopes to not find what among the Corinthians when he comes?
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Paul said that he would bewail those in Corinth that have not repented from what?
Paul said that he would bewail those in Corinth that have not repented from what?
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How many times did Paul ask God to remove the thorn in his flesh?
How many times did Paul ask God to remove the thorn in his flesh?
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Three times Paul asked God to remove the thorn in his flesh, what was God's response?
Three times Paul asked God to remove the thorn in his flesh, what was God's response?
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Study Notes
Church Location and Context
- The church at Corinth is situated in Achaia, as noted in 1.1.
- Paul addresses the church in a manner emphasizing grace and peace from God and Jesus Christ (1.2).
Divine Attributes
- God is described not only as the Father of Jesus but also as the Father of mercies and the God of comfort (1.3).
Suffering and Consolation
- Paul mentions that the sufferings of Christ are abundant in believers, which results in a corresponding comfort by Christ (1.5).
Paul's Troubles
- Paul details the troubles he and Timothy experienced in Asia, highlighting the severity of their circumstances (1.8).
Faith and Assurance
- The Corinthian church is encouraged to stand by faith as Paul emphasizes his intent not to come with heaviness (2.1, 1.24).
Forgiveness and Relationships
- Paul speaks about the relational dynamics of forgiveness, indicating that if any member forgives, he also does (2.10).
- Upon visiting Troas, Paul finds a door opened for preaching but is troubled by not encountering Titus (2.12-13).
Triumph in Christ
- God causes believers to triumph in Christ and makes His knowledge manifest through them (2.14).
- Believers are referred to as a sweet savior of Christ to both the saved and the lost (2.15-16).
Apostolic Signs
- Paul asserts that signs of an apostle include patience, signs, wonders, and mighty deeds (12.12).
- He expresses concern about potential issues within the Corinthian church, hoping to avoid debauchery and strife upon his arrival (12.20).
Strength in Weakness
- Paul emphasizes that God's strength manifests in human weakness, leading him to take pleasure in his own infirmities (12.9-10).
- He pleads with God three times regarding a thorn in the flesh, receiving the assurance that divine grace is sufficient (12.7-9).
Visitations to Corinth
- Paul mentions his intentions in regard to how many times he has visited the Corinthian church, noting three visits in total (13.1).
Closing Exhortations
- The church is instructed to greet one another with a holy kiss, highlighting community and unity (13.12).
- The account concludes with a focus on the spirit of repentance and moral purity among the church community as a desired outcome for Paul (12.20).
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Description
This quiz covers key themes from 2 Corinthians Chapter 1, including the context of the Corinthian church, divine attributes, suffering and consolation, and Paul's personal troubles. Test your knowledge on the messages of faith, forgiveness, and comfort that Paul shares with the believers in Corinth.
