August 29, 2021

Soothing Strained Relations | 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11

Preacher:
Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11
Service Type:

Introduction:
- What should we do when we face serious disagreement?

1) An Audience of One (1:12-14).

2) Rebutting the Critics (1:15-2:4)
a) Is Paul double-minded? (1:15-17)

b) God is Faithful (1:18-22).

c) ‘It was in order to spare you ...’ (1:23-2:4).

3) The Great Gift of Forgiveness (2:5-11).

Conclusion:
- Loving one another is hard work!
- Don’t deny the truth.
- Allow room for conscience.
- Be quick to forgive when repentance is real.
- Don’t dodge the tough decisions just because they’re tough.