Forgiveness
According to 2 Corinthians... who is the source of all comfort?
God
What does Godly Sorrow lead to?
Repentance
what does Paul encourage believers to do in response to God's grace?
To NOT receive God's grace in vain
In 2 Corinthians chapter 2, what does Paul emphasize as a reason for forgiving others?
So that satan may not outwit us
What is the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow?
Godly sorrow leads to repentance and salvation, while worldly sorrow leads to death OR in other words.. extinguishes hope and pulls us further into temptation (7:10)
What is the message of reconciliation mentioned in 2 Corinthians?
The message of God reconciling the world to Himself through Christ (2 Corinthians 5:18-19).
How does God reconcile himself to us?
Through Christ (2 For 5:18-19)
what does Paul say he does not regret causing the Corinthians to feel?
He does not regret causing them sorrow leading to repentance
how should believers cleanse themselves?
By perfecting holiness in the fear of God (2 Corinthians 7:1)
What does 2 Corinthians teach about old things passing away and all things becoming new?
It refers to the transformation and renewal that come through Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).
How does Paul describe the godly sorrow?
"What earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done" (7:11)
In 2 Corinthians, what does Paul say about our afflictions and eternal glory?
Our momentary afflictions work for us an eternal weight of glory (2 Corinthians 4:17).
In 2 Corinthians, what does Paul instruct the Corinthians to do concerning the repentant sinner?
Forgive and comfort them, reaffirm your love for them (2 Corinthians 2:7-8).
According to 2 Corinthians, why does godly sorrow produce repentance without regret?
Because it leads to salvation and leaves no worldly regret
What does 2 Corinthians teach about the renewing of the inner self?
It is a part of the transformation that comes through Christ (2 Corinthians 4:16-18).