Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

2 Corinthians

The Radical Christian Life

2 CORINTHIANS 4:6 – For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. THEME OF THE DAY. THE RADICAL CHRISTIAN LIFE. Let’s sit back for a moment and think of the radical things we tell the world because…

God’s Pattern For Spiritual Growth

2 Corinthians 3:18 – And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. THEME OF THE DAY. GOD’S PATTERN FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. How does one grow spiritually? What is God’s pattern for making us more…

Are We Burdened For The Church?

2 Corinthians 11:28 – And apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my anxiety for all the churches. THEME OF THE DAY. ARE WE BURDENED FOR THE CHURCH? A little confession and disclosure time. Some people have asked me, “Jim, how do you write these nuggets and how can you do so many?” First of all, there…

Who Is In Control

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 – For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. THEME OF THE DAY. WHO IS IN CONTROL? There are…

Praying For One Another

One of the most important displays of love Christians are to give toward one another is our praying for one another. It is has been said, “We are never more like the Lord Jesus than when we are praying for others.” It is a command, responsibility, and privilege. It also encourages other Christians to know we are loved enough to be prayed for.