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New Testament Survey


g. Fear: II Corinthians 7:11
h. Desire: II Corinthians 7:11
i. Zeal: II Corinthians 7:11
j. Revenge: II Corinthians 7:11
k. Approval in all things: II Corinthians 7:11
3. Purpose of the former letter: II Corinthians 7:12
D. Comfort from the joy of Titus: II Corinthians 7:13-15
E. Confidence expressed in the Corinthian believers: II Corinthians 7:16

Part Two: A Plea Concerning The Collection
II Corinthians 8:1-9:15

I. Example: The giving of the Macedonians: II Corinthians 8:1-6

A. The explanation concerning their giving: II Corinthians 8:1
B. The circumstances of their giving: II Corinthians 8:2
1. Great trial of affliction.
2. Abundance of joy.
3. Deep poverty.
4. Riches of liberality.
C. The manner of their giving: II Corinthians 8:3-5
D. The result their giving: II Corinthians 8:6

II. Exhortation: The appeal for Christian giving: II Corinthians 8:7-15

A. The appeal: II Corinthians 8:7
B. The motives of such giving: II Corinthians 8:8-12
l. Love: II Corinthians 8:8
2. Example of Jesus Christ: II Corinthians 8:9
3. Willingness: II Corinthians 8:19-12
C. Principles of equality in giving: II Corinthians 8:13-15

III. The messengers to Corinth: II Corinthians 8:16-9:5

A. Approval of the messengers: II Corinthians 8:16-24
1. The coming of Titus to Corinth: II Corinthians 8:16-17
2. Brethren accompanying Titus to Corinth: II Corinthians 8:18-22
3. Recommendation of the messengers: II Corinthians 8:23
4. Request to receive them properly: 8:24
B. Explanation for sending the messengers: II Corinthians 9:1-5
1. The situation in Achaia concerning the collection: II Corinthians 9:1-2
2. Purposes for sending the brethren about the collection: II Corinthians 9:3-4
3. Commission of the brethren concerning the collection: II Corinthians 9:5