Truth That Transforms

Main point: In 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Paul uses three contrasts to teach us the value of essential spiritual realities so that we will not lose heart when experiencing affliction.

Main Point: In 2 Corinthians 4:7–15 we see three ways God powerfully works through weak servants to bring life to others and glory to Himself.

Main Point: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 reveals three foundational components of faithful gospel proclamation that we must understand if we are to faithfully make Christ known. 

Main Point: What God has done for us through Christ is at the heart of every good we do in life and ministry.

Main Point: 2 Corinthians 3:6-11 identifies three defining qualities of the new covenant and shows how its surpassing glory brings transformation to our lives. 

Main point:  2 Corinthians 3:1-6 gives three answers to the question, “How does God measure effective ministry?” 

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Main point: In 1 Corinthians 16:1-24, we find three examples of a faithful commitment to the church that calls us to cultivate the same heart and care for the church. 

Main point: Luke 2:8-20 reveals three extraordinary ways the birth of Jesus changed the lives of ordinary shepherds and continues to change lives today. 

Main point:  1 Corinthians 15:50-58 gives four resurrection realities that reshape how we live for Christ.  

Main point:  1 Corinthians 15:36-49 answers the questions in verse 35 about your future resurrection body so that you believe in the risen Christ and live boldly for Him now.  

Main point:  1 Corinthians 15:20-34 provides three truths of Christ’s resurrection so that we will live with unshakeable hope, holy purpose, and courageous obedience.

Main point:  1 Corinthians 15:12-19 explains six consequences of denying the resurrection so that we will understand and believe Christ is truly risen and know that our faith, our forgiveness, and our future are secure.

Main point:  1 Corinthians 15:1-11 contains three realities about the resurrection Gospel so that we might hopefully live in light of the coming day in which we will physically be with the Lord in glory.