Be Bond to the Integrity of Authentic Ministry; Do not be Bound Together with Unbelievers
February 19, 2017
Series: Made New in Christ: A Study in 2 Corinthians
Passage: 2 Corinthians 6:11-7:16
Speaker: Daniel Sweet
I. Be bound to Paul and his teaching because…, 6:11-13, 7:2-16
A. The truthfulness and openness of his message to them
B. Despite their response to him, his feelings for them as to children
C. The integrity of his ministry
D. His intense love for them
E. His great confidence in them for ongoing future life in Christ
F. His overflowing joy and comfort, despite his affliction, because of their repentant
response to his letter
II. Do not be bound to unbelievers, 6:14-7:1
A. Warnings and encouragements from I Corinthians
1. I Corinthians 5:9-12
2. I Corinthians 7:12-15
3. I Corinthians 14:22-24
B. Avoid fellowship with unbelievers who live sinful, idolatrous lives
C. Old Testament illustrationFinal admonition, let us keep ourselves pure and holy in both body and spirit