Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9


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2 Corinthians 9

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
The Offering for the Saints Administering the Gifts The Collection for the Relief

of the Jerusalem Church Help for Needy Believers The Delegates Recommended

to the Corinthians 2 CORINTHIANS (8:1-9:15) 2 CORINTHIANS (8:1-9:5) 2Co_9:1-5 2Co_9:1-5 2Co_9:1-5 2Co_9:1-5 Blessing to Be Expected

from the Collection The Cheerful Giver 2Co_9:6-15 2Co_9:6-15 2Co_9:6-15 2Co_9:6-15 2Co_9:6-9 2Co_9:10-15 READING CYCLE THREE (from "hyperlink")

FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five modern translations. Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to following the original author's intent, which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one main subject.

1. First paragraph

2. Second paragraph

3. Third paragraph

4. Etc.



CONTEXTUAL INSIGHTS

A. It must be remembered that chapters 8 and 9 form a literary unity. Also to some extent they are parallel. Possibly Paul has combined two sermons on Christian giving.



B. These two chapters taken together, in my opinion, are the definitive NT discussion of stewardship.



DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.

1. Outline in your own words the principles of stewardship mentioned in chapters 8 and 9.

2. Define in your own words what the quote from 2Co_9:6 and 2Co_9:10 mean in your life.