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Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 12: 7-10 Our text today comes from the second letter Paul had written to the Corinthian church. The church at Corinth struggled with purity and spiritual consistency. While they had embraced the Gospel, many continued to walk according to the flesh, and the church had developed a carnal mindset.
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Jun 2, 2021 · who (2) experience daily stress for the spiritual well being of others, and who have (3) experienced ‘Damascus stories' — that is, specific stories that show forth human weakness and God’s power. #1: Sufferings (11:22-27) Paul cites some 28 hardships he endured for the sake of Christ. • It is a diverse and comprehensive list.
Jul 11, 2012 · Most Christians would pray for a certain kind of power for Jim. Power would mean that he would no longer experience the ups and downs of bipolar. He would be miraculously healed, and those who knew Jim’s story would then be irresistibly brought to Jesus. The Apostle Paul, however, had something else in mind.
Jul 5, 2009 · By contrast, in our text for today, Paul says, “I boast of my weaknesses.” Paul is not saying he’s a 97 pound weakling and proud of it; but he’s giving us a crucial insight into faith. He’s saying that his weaknesses are an important part of his faith. Paul had plenty of ego strength. At times he almost swaggers with self-confidence.
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Paul’s response is that true power does not depend on one’s wisdom or spiritual prowess but on the identification with Christ’s death and resurrection. The article closes with a few remarks regarding the implications of such theology for the believer today. KEY WORDS: Cross of Christ, Corinthian church, power, weakness, 1 & 2 Corinthians
We ask Him to intervene in our lives in powerful ways when we encounter obstacles to accomplishing His will. Only through Christ is our greatest weakness the gateway to God’s greatest demonstration of power in our lives. God has told us what His will for us is. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 5:18; 1 Peter 2:15.
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Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. skolops.
