Grace Abounds (2 Corinthians)

Life is not always easy, even in Christ; sometimes it is confoundingly difficult. The Corinthian Christians certainly felt they had many sadnesses besieging them, although the relationship between them and the apostle Paul had been rocky, Paul wanted to comfort them with the most honest of realistic pictures: Christ is supreme! Life forever with God has been secured for his people. Nothing that happens between here and heaven can change that.

Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians is of immense value for Christians today who are seeking a reminder of hope in the midst of relationship breakdowns and persecution for the gospel. These 10 studies by seasoned preacher and teacher David Jackman will help you navigate Paul’s letter to reach the conclusion the apostle intended: we need to look to Jesus alone for all life and hope.

These studies are ideal for individuals and small groups

1. Simplicity and godly sincerity [2 Corinthians 1:1–2:13]
2. The glory of the new covenant [2 Corinthians 2:14–3:18]
3. Treasure in jars of clay [2 Corinthians 4:1–15]
4. Living in the light of eternity [2 Corinthians 4:16–6:2]
5. Free speech and an open heart [2 Corinthians 6:3–7:16]
6. Excel in the grace of giving [2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15]
7. To boast or not to boast? [2 Corinthians 10:1–18]
8. “A little foolishness” [2 Corinthians 11:1–33]
9. Power in weakness [2 Corinthians 12:1–21]
10. Developing authentic discipleship [2 Corinthians 13:1–14]

David Jackman is a former President of the Proclamation Trust, and was the founding Director of the Cornhill training course in London. A former church pastor and author of several commentaries and other books, David has spent over 30 years training preachers across the world. He is married to Heather, and together they have two married children and four grandchildren.

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Halfway between a sermon and a set of study questions, these studies, written by gifted Bible teachers, provide excellent biblical input and direction while leaving you to do much of the exploration.