The Theme of Boasting in II Corinthians 10-12

1.       By the Meekness and Gentleness of Christ:
             Do the Right Thing Because Our Battle is a 
             Spiritual Battle, II Corinthians 10:1-6

 

1. Our Boast is not Based on our Comparison
             to Others but Our Boast is in the Lord and
             His Approval of Us, II Corinthians 10:7-18

 

III.     Longing for the Purity of the Church’s
          Doctrine, II Corinthians 11:1-6

 

1. Attributes of Authentic Ministry,

          II Corinthians 11:7-15

 

1. Boasting in Weaknesses and Difficulties,
             II Corinthians 11:16-12:10

 

1. The Office of Apostle,

          II Corinthians 12:11-18

1. Demonstrated with signs and
                       miracles
2. Demonstrated through integrity

 

VII.   Longing for the Purity of the Church’s 
          Fellowship, II Corinthians 12:19-21

1. Speaking truth in Christ for the
                       building up of the church, 12:19
2. Unity, 12:20
3. Moral purity, 12:21