Apostolic
Identity
Identity
Regard us these 2 ways.
What are Servants & Stewards?
You know we are so right about everything.
What is arrogance/puffed up?
Paul calls us this in verse 14
What are “beloved” children?
According to verse 6, we Corinthians have a few things to learn.
What is not exceeding that which is written and not becoming arrogant?
Paul teaches “his ways“ in these places.
Where is everywhere and in every church?
God treats us like this - as if we were captured and brought to Rome to die.
What is exhibited like condemned men?
The end of time is good, but we already do this.
What is reigning as kings?
Paul became this to us through the gospel.
What is a father?
Who regards us Corinthians as superior you ask?
Who is we do?
Even as I write to you brethren at Corinth, I am…
What is hungry, thirsty, and poorly clothed?
The world, including men and angels, see us this way.
What is a spectacle?
We are not fools or weaklings like Paul. Instead…
What is we are wise and strong?
Paul actually expects us to act like children in this way.
What are imitators?
I forgot where these good things we have here at Corinth came from. Maybe we Corinthians are different than anyone else.
What is the attitude “everything we have, we were given”?
Reminders from Paul are coming in this form.
Who is my beloved Timothy?
We are not wise for Christ’s sakes, but instead…
What are “fools for Christ’s sake”?
While Paul is away it is easy to have this attitude.
What is arrogance, as though Paul isn’t coming back”?
Paul really must think we are children to mention this in verse 21.
What is a rod (of correction)?
The language of pride is spoken regularly here at Corinth.
What is boasting (glorying)?
The job description of a steward starts with this.
What is trustworthy?
You may have many tutors, but only one of me.
What is a father thru the gospel?
Paul has it all wrong. Even God would agree with our evaluation.
What is passing judgment before the time?
In ancient time this slave would take me to school and return me back home, and make sure I learned my lessons.
What are tutors ( instructors)?
Paul may be without honor, but we are this.
What is distinguished?
Disclosed at final judgment.
What are hidden things and motives?