2 Corinthians Overview: Accountability and Reconciliation
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According to 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 10, where must we all appear?

Before the judgment seat of Christ

What message has God committed to us?

The message of reconciliation

To whom did God reconcile us through Christ?

Himself

For whom is it if we are 'out of our mind', as some say?

<p>God's</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did God make him who had no sin to be sin for us?

<p>So that in him we might become the righteousness of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quote 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 17.

<p>'Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!'</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 20, what should you be?

<p>Reconciled to God</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who died for all?

<p>One [OR Christ]</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, what do we not wish to be, and what do we wish to be?

<ol> <li>Unclothed; 2) Clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Why are we longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling?

<p>Because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 12, what are we not trying to do?

<p>Commend ourselves to you again</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finish these verses and give the reference: 'For Christ's love compels us,...'

<p>'...because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 4, what do we not wish to be?

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

According to 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 2, what do we meanwhile do?

<p>Groan (longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling)</p> Signup and view all the answers

By what is an eternal house in heaven not built?

<p>By human hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finish this verse: 'Therefore, if anyone is in...'

<p>'...Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finish these verses: 'For Christ's love compels us,...'

<p>'...because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quote 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 21.

<p>'God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

By what may what is mortal be swallowed up?

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

Why do we try to persuade others?

<p>Since we know what it is to fear the Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finish this verse: 'God made him who had...'

<p>'...no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finish this verse: 'Therefore, if anyone is in...'

<p>'...Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we make our goal?

<p>To please the Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finish this verse and give the reference: 'For we must all appear...'

<p>'...before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

As what has God given us the Spirit?

<p>A deposit (guaranteeing what is to come)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What compels us?

<p>Christ's love</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Judgment Seat and Accountability

  • All individuals must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, highlighting the concept of divine accountability (2 Corinthians 5:10).
  • Actions in the body, whether good or bad, will be evaluated, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life (2 Corinthians 5:10).

Message of Reconciliation

  • God has entrusted believers with the message of reconciliation, indicating a call to share the Gospel (2 Corinthians 5:19).
  • Through Christ, believers are reconciled to God, which demonstrates the significance of Jesus' sacrifice for humanity (2 Corinthians 5:18).

Transformation Through Christ

  • Anyone in Christ becomes a new creation, signifying spiritual renewal and transformation (2 Corinthians 5:17).
  • The old way of life passes away, bringing in new existence and purpose (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Christ’s Sacrifice

  • Christ died for all, which brings forth the notion of collective redemption and the call to live for Him rather than for oneself (2 Corinthians 5:14-15).
  • God made Him, who knew no sin, to bear sin on behalf of humanity to enable righteousness through faith (2 Corinthians 5:21).

Longing for Heavenly Dwelling

  • Believers express a desire to be clothed with a heavenly dwelling instead of remaining unclothed, symbolizing a longing for eternal life (2 Corinthians 5:2-4).
  • An eternal house in heaven is not created by human hands but is a divine promise (2 Corinthians 5:1).

Fear of the Lord and Persuasion

  • Understanding the fear of the Lord motivates believers to persuade others towards faith (2 Corinthians 5:11).
  • The act of persuasion reflects a commitment to evangelism and outreach rooted in reverence for God.

Living to Please God

  • The ultimate goal for believers should be to please the Lord in all aspects of life (2 Corinthians 5:9).
  • This pursuit aligns with their eternal purpose and divine mission.

Assurance of the Spirit

  • God has given believers the Spirit as a deposit, providing assurance of future promises and eternal life (2 Corinthians 5:5).

The Role of Groaning

  • A feeling of groaning or yearning reflects the tension experienced between earthly life and the promised heavenly existence (2 Corinthians 5:2-3).

Compelled by Love

  • Christ’s love acts as a driving force for believers, compelling them to live sacrificially and purposefully (2 Corinthians 5:14).

Verses to Memorize

  • Verses such as 2 Corinthians 5:17 ("Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come...") and 2 Corinthians 5:21 ("God made him who had no sin to be sin for us...") are critical for understanding core Christian doctrines about transformation and atonement.

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Explore the key themes of accountability, reconciliation, and transformation highlighted in 2 Corinthians. This quiz delves into the teachings surrounding the judgment seat of Christ, the significance of reconciliation through Jesus, and the transformative power of becoming a new creation. Test your understanding of these essential biblical concepts.

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