經文: | 哥林多後書10-13章 |
中心思想: | 哥林多後書10、13章 |
提要
保羅在給哥林多人信的最後,提到他顯赫的家世及盡心服事的時候,都說到「我」。他一再的使用使徒的權柄,以俾有效的解決哥林多教會的問題,後來保羅以強烈的字眼力勸悖逆的人回頭信主,好使他即將造訪的時候,是喜樂多於譴責!隨後保羅以他一貫的祝福與問候結束這封信。 |
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每日與主同行
一天,大象和跳蚤
橫跨一條橋
跳蚤對大象宣告:
「我們震動這條橋!」
很荒繆嗎?當然!最荒謬的莫過於當你為自己的成就就誇口的時候--把上帝摒棄在外!
聖經裡充滿了信徒倚靠上帝的力量與信實的比喻:
●泥在窯匠的手中怎樣,你們在我的手中也怎樣(耶18:6)。
●我是葡萄樹,你們是枝子(約15:5)。
●你是基督身子的肢體,基督是頭(羅12:4、5;弗1:22、23)。
這並不是說在基督徒生活中誇口是不適合的。哥林多後書也許保羅最具個人色彩的一封信了,在信中他提到「誇口」達十三次之多,但要注意的是,保羅誇口的是誰,是什麼事情!「但誇口的當指著主誇口!」(林後10:17)
現在就接受保羅的忠告吧!今天之中,無論是寫字條、打電話或訪友都和別人分享上帝的豐盛!也許對這個人是一個鼓勵,因為這人也需要信靠上帝!
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默想
教會使命的兩面性
問題:教會的角色是建造或拆毀?答案:兩者都是!既建造基督徒(弗4:16),也拆毀撒但的營壘(林後10:4、5)。
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金言
你的需要絕不會超過上帝所能供應的。 |
English |
11/26/2013 Paul's Authority as a Gospel Minister |
Scriptures: | 2 Corinthians 10-13 |
Heart of the Passage: | 2 Corinthians 10,13 |
Overview
Paul's final words to the Corinthians are sprinkled with the personal pronounce as he speaks about his distinguished ancestry and dedicated service. He draws repeatedly upon his authority as an apostle in order to deal effectively with the problems in Corinth. In strong terms Paul exhorts the rebellious to repent so that his approaching visit can be a time of rejoicing rather than rebuke. The letter closes with the typical Pauline benediction and greetings. |
CHAPTER 10
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CHAPTER 11
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CHAPTER 12
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CHAPTER 13
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Paul's Defense
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Paul's Endurance
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Paul's Vision
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Paul's Plans
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Authority
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Apostleship
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Admonition
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Your Daily Walk
An elephant and a flea, they say.
Crossed over a bridge one day.
To the elephant raid the flea:
"We shook that one didn't we!"
Ridiculous? Of course. But no more ridiculous than when you boast of things you have done—and leave God out of the picture.
The Bible abounds with imagery of the believer's dependence upon God's strength and faithfulness:
•You are clay in the Potter's hands (Jeremiah 18:6}.
•You are a branch abiding in the Vine (John 15;5).
•You are a member of Christ's body, of which He is the Head (Romans 12:4-5; Ephesians 1:22-23).
That's not to say boasting is inappropriate in the Christian life. In 2 Corinthians, perhaps Paul's most personal letter, he uses the word boast a total of 13 times. But notice who and what Paul was boasting about! "He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord" (10:17).
Take Paul's advice right now! In a note, phone call, or visit, share with one other person today the greatness of your God. It might be just the encouragement that person needs to trust in Him also!
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Insight
The Irony of the Church's Mission —
Question: Is the church's role to build up or tear down? Answer. Both! To build up Christians (Ephesians 4:16), and to tear down Satan's spiritual strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)
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Adage
You will never need more than God can supply. |
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