2 Corinthians

by N. T. Wright, Patty Pell

Overview

Paul's second letter to the Corinthians explores the meaning of the cross in terms of personal suffering—his own, and that of all the Messiah's people. If in Galatians he is angry, if in Philippians he is joyful, in this letter his deep sorrow and the raw wounds of his own recent suffering are very apparent. Yet he is determined to view all of his suffering and all of the troubles of the world through the lens of the gospel. These studies by Tom Wright on this powerful epistle point us toward the strange comfort to be found in the suffering, death and resurrection-life of Jesus, the Lord of the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830821884
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	05/27/2010
Series:	N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	428,265
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

N. T. (Tom) Wright is bishop of Durham and was formerly canon theologian of Westminster Abbey. He taught New Testament studies for twenty years at Cambridge, McGill and Oxford Universities. He is the author of dozens of books, including Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, Evil and the Justice of God, Justification and The Challenge of Jesus.

Patty Pell is a regional training specialist for Rocky Mountain InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. She is pursuing an M.A. in biblical studies at Denver Seminary. She is the author of Esther (LifeGuide Bible Study) and the Small Group Leaders' Handbook.

Table of Contents

Getting the Most Out of 2 Corinthians

Suggestions for Individual Study

Suggestions for Group Members

Map of the Eastern Mediterranean

1 The God of All Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:1-2:4

2 The Letter and the Spirit 2 Corinthians 2:5-3:18

3 Treasure in Earthenware Pots 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

4 New Creation, New Ministry 2 Corinthians 5:1-6:2

5 God's Servants at Work 2 Corinthians 6:3-7:1

6 Our Boasting Proved True! 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

7 God Loves a Cheerful Giver 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15

8 Boasting in the Lord 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

9 Boasting of Weaknesses 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

10 Signs of a True Apostle 2 Corinthians 12:1-18

11 Test Yourselves! 2 Corinthians 12:19-13:13

Guidelines for Leaders

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"Tom Wright is a gift to the church today. In this series, Christians who are just learning about their faith will experience new discoveries and fresh views on life, and seasoned Bible readers will find themselves challenged to reconsider old perspectives. It deserves to be in the homes of all Christians."

Scot McKnight