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 - February 3, 2003

Titus #6

Titus #6

Areas of ministry: priesthood, ambassadorship, minister (Tit 1:4-9). Conviction is the bedrock of ministry -- the certainty that you are doing what God would have. Conviction produces character needed. Character is the invisible power behind our conduct (2Co 4:1-7). Endurance has to be built on conviction (2Co 4:1, Phi 4:13). We can have confidence (2Co 3:4), because of sufficiency (2Co:3:4-5). The reason is we adequacy (2Co:3:8-9). Endurance reflects the glory of Jesus Christ (2Co:3:18-19). Ministry demands that you loose your life; we all have it (1Co 12:7, Mar 13:34, Rom 11:29). Endurance is evidence of faith at work. When God's mercies are received by faith, the outcome is sacrifice (Rom 12:1). Reception of mercy is displayed by endurance (2Co 4:1, 2Co 4:8-10). Dynamics of endurance: (1) the world can afflict you, but only bad attitudes crush you; (2) Conditions may perplex us, but only despair can defeat us; (3) Faith says we aren't forsaken; (4) Spiritual invincibility doesn't mean you won't be struck down, but means you cannot be stopped; (5) the power of resurrection means we need to walk in the valley of shadow of death - to world and self; (6) The glory of eternity dwarfs the sufferings of time. With integrity there is no reason to hide or to employ gimmicks (2Co 4:2, 1Jo 1:7). Integrity sees truth as more important than success. Humility realizes God gets all the credit; Jesus Christ is the central issue; and the content of the vessel/container is most important (2Co 4:6-7, Col 2:3). Christ is the ultimate demonstration of use of the tools of ministry -- how to be effective (1Co 11:1): (1) Authority only works over people who submit (Joh 17:1-2). (2) Stay focused on the message (Joh 17:3). (3) Labor is followed by glory (Joh 17:4-5). (4) Simply teach God's Word - nothing else (Joh 17:6-8). (5) Pray for the sheep (Joh 17:9-10). (6) Work for unity (Joh 17:11). (7) The ministry will loose some members (Joh 17:12). (8) Build a ministry on Grace and joy (Joh 17:13). (9) Understand the enemy (Joh 17:14-17) -- God's purpose is not to take the pain away. (10) You must be prepared to be an ambassador (Joh 17:18-19). (11) Christ prayed for us (Joh 17:20). (12) Unity is paramount (Joh 17:21). (13) Enjoy the love of God in fellowship (Joh 17:22-26).

Scripture References: John 17:20, Romans 12:1, John 17:6-8, John 17:18-19, Romans 11:29, John 17:4-5, John 17:14-17, Mark 13:34, John 17:3, John 17:13, Philippians 4:13, John 17:1-2, John 17:12, Titus 1:4-9, John 17:22-26, Colossians 2:3, John 17:11, John 17:21, John 1:7, John 17:9-10

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