History
What prompted Paul to write this letter?
He wanted to talk about issues in the Corinthian church.
Who was the audience of 2 Corinthians?
Gentile Christians
Who wrote this letter?
Paul
What was the main lesson being taught in chapters 1-7?
Suffering and poverty as proof for apostleship
What topic did Paul have to write an apology for in chapter 2?
He talked about an offense and offender
What empire ruled over Corinth at the time that this letter was written?
The Roman Empire
Why did Paul want to write this letter to these people?
To encourage them and address issues within the church related to them
Why was this letter written?
To address church issues
What was the main lesson being taught in chapters 8-9?
Gospel motivated generosity
What did Paul call the the Christian Jews in Palestine?
Fake apostles
How long after writing 1 Corinthians was 2 Corinthians written?
Approximately one year later
What issues did this letter address to the people it was written to?
Divisions within the church and people accusing Paul of false teachings
Where was Paul at when he wrote this letter?
Macedonia
What was the lesson taught in chapters 10-13?
Humble Repentance
What chapters does Paul finalize his reconciliation with the Corinthians?
Chapters 1-7
Approximately what year was 2 Corinthians written?
55-56 AD
In 2 Corinthians 1, how does Paul express his feelings towards the Corinthians and the struggles they share?
He expresses deep solidarity and empathy with them.
Who is believed to have delivered the letter of 2 Corinthians to the Corinthian church?
Titus
What was the lesson taught in chapter 3?
The Holy Spirit powers believers
What were the feelings that Paul had towards his visit in person?
He describes it as a painful visit
Which missionary journey was Paul on when he wrote this letter?
He was on his 3rd missionary journey.
How does Paul address the Corinthians in 1:1-2?
He calls them to be saints
What did the Corinthians finally do after not listening?
They apologized for their arrogance
What was the main message being carried throughout the whole book?
Strengths and weaknesses
What was the purpose of the letter?
To express his love for the people of Corinthians