The Credentials of a Christlike Leader

Caring Enough to Confront

Main Point: In 2 Corinthians 12:19–13:4, Paul models four principles for lovingly confronting someone who is in  persistent sin so that we will be equipped to do so biblically.

The Heart of a True Minister

Main Point: In 2 Corinthians 12:11–18, we see four qualities of a true minister's heart so that we cultivate these same qualities as we minister to others.

How God Uses Suffering

Main Point: In 2 Corinthians 12:1–10, Paul explains three purposes for which God uses suffering so that we rely on His grace and experience His power through our weakness.

The Credentials of a Christlike Leader

Main Point: In 2 Corinthians 11:16–33, Paul provides two lists regarding the credentials of a Christlike leader so that we may recognize and follow true servants of Christ.

Undivided Devotion to Christ

Main Point: 2 Corinthians 11:1–15 reveals three safeguards for undivided devotion to Christ so that you remain faithful to the true gospel and reject spiritual deception.