2 Corinthians 5:12–21 (NKJV) 12 For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you opportunity to boast on our behalf, that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart. 13 For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; or if we are of sound mind, … Continue reading New Creation
The Power (Results) of the Anointing
1 Chronicles 16:15-22 - God’s anointed peopleEzekiel 16:9 - anointing for cleansing (for covenant and adoption)Mark 6; James 5:14 - anointing for healingIsaiah 10:27 - yoke-breaking anointing2 Chronicles 22:7 - Jehu anointed for a battle God's Anointed Ones 1 Chronicles 16:15–22 (NKJV)15 Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations,16 … Continue reading The Power (Results) of the Anointing
By Faith, Not By Sight
2 Corinthians 5:1–11 (NKJV) 5 For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, 3 if indeed, having been clothed, … Continue reading By Faith, Not By Sight
Jars of Clay
2 Corinthians 4:7–18 (NKJV) 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. 8 We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—10 always carrying about in the … Continue reading Jars of Clay
Unveiled Light
2 Corinthians 4:1–6 (NKJV) 1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the … Continue reading Unveiled Light
The Glory of Christ
2 Corinthians 3:1–18 (NKJV) 1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as some others, epistles of commendation to you or letters of commendation from you? 2 You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; 3 clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written … Continue reading The Glory of Christ
Sorrow and Joy and Healing
2 Corinthians 2:3–17 (NKJV) 3 And I wrote this very thing to you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow over those from whom I ought to have joy, having confidence in you all that my joy is the joy of you all. 4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to … Continue reading Sorrow and Joy and Healing
The Need for the Anointing
The Need for the AnointingIsaiah 61/Luke 4 - Jesus’ anointing to preach and ministerActs 10 - Jesus was anointed for ministryLeviticus 8:10 - anointing for consecration Jesus was Anointed Isaiah 61:1–3 (NKJV)1 “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He … Continue reading The Need for the Anointing
Hello Again; I Love You
2 Corinthians 1:1–2:2 (NKJV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,To the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia:2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.3 Blessed be the God and Father … Continue reading Hello Again; I Love You
Final Words of the First Letter to Corinth
1 Corinthians 16:13–24 (NKJV) 13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done with love.15 I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints—16 that you also submit to such, … Continue reading Final Words of the First Letter to Corinth
Devoted To You 