2 Corinthians: A Short Exegetical and Pastoral Commentary

Name: 2 Corinthians: A Short Exegetical and Pastoral Commentary
Brand: Wipf and Stock Publishers
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Anthony C. Thiselton(Autor*in)

Wipf and Stock Publishers

Erschienen am 10. Oktober 2019

160 Seiten

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Intro
Title Page
Preface
Part I: Introduction
A. Paul and Corinth
B. Roman Corinth
1. A Prosperous, bustling, international community
2. Corinth as a Roman colony
3. Corinth as a hub of manufacturing, patronage, and business
4. The ethos of the city permeated the church and resonates with today
C. The Content and Argument of the Epistle
1. Broad outline
2. The unity of 2 Corinthians
D. Fundamental Framing Questions
1. The identity of Paul's opponents
2. The tearful letter
3. Doctrinal themes
4. Paul: apostle, missionary pastor, and man of intense emotions
Part II: Exegesis
I: Introduction
1. Address, vv. 1-2
2. Thanksgiving and hope (vv. 3-11)
II: Defense of Paul's Conduct with Regard to His Travel Plans and the Offender
1. The theme of boasting or glorying (1:12-14)
2. The postponement of Paul's intended visit (1:15-22)
3. Whether or not Paul's plans change, his purpose remains (1:23-2:4)
4. The need to forgive the one who has caused such pain (2:5-11)
5. A further reason why Paul changed his travel plans (2:12-13)
6. The glory of ministry and God's triumphal procession (2:14-17)
III: The Authentic Ministry Described and Defended
1. Paul's ministry to the Corinthians (3:1-6)
2. The ministry of the Spirit: Paul's reflection on Exodus 34:29-35 (2 Cor 3:7-18)
3. A ministry of integrity (4:1-6)
4. The treasure of the gospel through fragile earthenware jars (4:7-15)
5. The present and the future as seen and unseen: longing to be clothed (4:16-5:10)
6. The ministry of reconciliation (5:11-6:2)
7. The apostolic credentials of Paul's mission (6:3-10)
8. A plea for openness and purity: the temple of the Living God (6:11-7:4)
IV: The Arrival of Titus in Macedonia
1. The encouraging report brought by Titus after a difficult situation (7:5-7)
2. The long-term positive effects of Paul's letter (7:8-13a)
3. The joy of Titus at the Corinthians' response (7:13b-16)
V: The Collection for Poor Christians in Jerusalem
1. Paul's exhortation to finish the collection (8:1-15)
2. Titus' eagerness to travel to Corinth again (8:16-9:5)
3. Wider reflections on giving and the generosity of God (9:6-15)
VI: Paul Confronts the Malignant Ministry of His Opponents
1. Present or absent, Paul's authority is the same: his response to criticism (10:1-11)
2. Paul and his rivals: proper and improper boasting (10:12-18)
3. Paul uses "the speech of the fool": to which Christ did he pledge the Corinthians? (11:1-4)
4. The "foolish" speech continues: Paul and the "super-apostles" (11:5-15)
5. Paul boasts about his sufferings (11:16-33)
6. Paul's visions and revelation, the climax of "the fool's speech" (12:1-13)
7. Preparation for Paul's third visit to Corinth and final greetings (12:14-13:4)
8. An authentication of faith, the purpose of Paul's letter, and final greetings and benediction (13:5-13)
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