Embracing Transformation

2 Cor 1:1-11 - Paul begins by offering a transformed viewpoint of suffering. 

2 Cor 1:12-15 - Isn't bragging a sin? here we learn that a transformed life can boast the right way.

2 Cor 1:17-2:11 - Our tendency is to see church discipline through the human lens of punishment.

2 Cor 2:12-17 - Paul's gospel was always the same and yet it was receive with vastly different attitudes.

2 Cor 3:1-6 - Paul begins the discussion of what transforms us so that others take notice.

2 Cor 3:7-18 - The Old testament had a glory, but pales in comparison to that of the new.

2 Cor 4:7-12 - a discussion of the the paradox of trusting fragile containers to preserve a divine gospel.

2 Cor 4:13-18 - a discussion of the the paradox of trusting fragile containers to preserve a divine gospel.

2 Cor 5:11-21 - Paul details some of the various incentives a person should have to share their faith.

2 Cor 6:1-10 - the methods and motives we use affect our ability to share the gospel in difficult times.

2 Cor 7:2-6 - What things did Paul draw on to keep himself motivated in times of distress?

2 Cor 7:6-10 - Contrasting the productive Godly Sorrow with natural human 'sorrow'

2 Cor 9:1-15 - several simple principles (should) govern our generosity. Proceed with caution.

2 Cor 10:1-5 - The 'weapons' we naturally use to accomplish tasks are almost always less effective.

2 Cor 10:6-11 - Paul measures his tone to make sure he will arrive in the manner that is most productive.

2 Cor 10:6-18 - Comparison to others creates an illusion of our accomplishment and diminishes God's influence.

2 Cor 11:1-15 Eve illustrates how we can be led astray, though we are well-intentioned

2 Cor 11:16-33 - Paul uses a hypothetical comparison to show how his life has been an example of sincerity.

2 Cor 12:1-10 - Paul's physical difficulties serve as an example of how to change our perspective on suffering

2 Cor 12:10-16 - Perspectives of weakness and strength  proved to make Paul reliable.

2 Cor 12:17-21 - Evidence of Paul's character was visible in the identical character of those he mentored.

2 Cor 13:s 1-14 - Paul prepares the Corinthian church for a final faith exam in advance of his visit.