Knowing God—A Study in 2nd Corinthians

Moving Beyond Knowledge into Experience—

Igniting the Tinder of Truth by the Fire of the Spirit

This conference was presented in Northern Virginia February 28–March 2, 2014.

 

“For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness,
who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge
of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2Co 4:6

 

Second Corinthians is much more than just a defense and vindication of Paul’s ministry. It expounds the foundation of his life and service in the experiential knowledge of God in all His varied manifestations to Paul. In other words, Paul was who he was, and did what he did, because he continued to grow in his knowledge of God. This knowledge was not merely intellectual or academic. Rather it was essentially experiential, as Paul came to know the living Christ in his daily life.

2nd Cornthians – Knowing God – 2014-Northern Virginia

Gene Cunningham - May 23, 2000

Living Sacrifice 23

Paul, a Jew writing to Gentiles, says that we are all from the same "fathers", referring to common regeneration (1Co 10:1-4), 1Co 10:11). Jews were called to be the lineage of Christ. Israel turned their back; God was not pleased. With whom is He pleased? "acceptable" and "approved" means we've measured up to a standard (Rom 12:1-2, 2Ti 2:15). There are both general criteria, and specific for an individual (Mat 25:15, Mar 13:34, Rom 12:3, Heb 11:6, 1Jn 2:28). Every believer has to identify what is the work God has for them (2Ti 2:15). You have to have the desire: "I want to gain God's approval". With that goal, there's no room for persistent failure (1Co 9:1-29). This takes courage (Col 1:24, Rom 5:3, Joh 16:33). There's no option for quiting (2Co 4:1, Rom 8:37-39). The power behind the commitment is love. Reverence to God evidenced by humility; show to man a Christlike service.

Scripture References: John 16:33, Matthew 25:15, Romans 5:3, Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 1:24, John 2:28, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 12:3, Romans 8:37-39, Mark 13:34

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From Series: "Living Sacrifice (1995)"

Romans 12 and specifically Rom 12:1-2 is a pivot point between the doctrinal section and application of the book. This series methodically uses this passage to outline aspects or doctrines of the christian life -- God's provision and our prospect. Our lives can be acceptable to God if we progress on the path He intends. Living Sacrifice presents 12 doctrines: (1) redeeming time; (2) standing (positional truth); (3) self-presentation - availability; (4) approval; (5) service; (6) provision; (7) spiritual warfare; (8) conformity; (9) spiritual advance; (10) renewal; (11) divine guidance; (12) abundant life.

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