Truth that Transforms

Who is Sufficient?

Main point:  2 Corinthians 2:12–17 shows us four ways our sufficiency is in Christ so that the glory belongs to Him alone.

The Church as a Fellowship of Forgiveness

Main point:  2 Corinthians 2:5-11 teaches three essential truths about forgiveness so that we may experience the blessings that come with faithfully and graciously handling sin.

The Church as a Fellowship of Transparency

Main point:  Because God has dealt with us honestly and graciously in Christ, 2 Corinthians 1:12–2:4shows us four ways the church is called to live together with loving transparency.

The Church as a Fellowship of Suffering

Main point:  In 2 Corinthians 1:1–11, we see four key ways God comforts His people in suffering, so that we as a church would be comforted and extend His comfort to one another.

Changed by Grace, Sent with Purpose

Main point: 2 Corinthians gives us four views of our identity in Christ so that we will become more secure in our standing before God, strengthened in our battle against indwelling sin, emboldened in our witness for Christ, and steadfast in our suffering.