Athey Creek | Audio Podcast

A Bible teaching titled “Through the Bible | 2 Corinthians 4” from 2 Corinthians 4 by Brett Meador.

Almost everyone will wonder at some point, “What makes me valuable?” In 2 Corinthians 4:7, Paul answers this as he reveals who we truly are apart from Christ, what God desires to do with our lives as we submit to His shaping, and how the light of Christ within us gives purpose, endurance, and lasting value in trials and tribulation.

In 2 Corinthians 3, Paul reminds the Corinthian church that his credentials for ministry come from God and the evidence is found in their transformed lives and spiritual fruit. He goes on to contrast the law with the Spirit, showing how their glory manifests differently over time and how the New Covenant brings life, freedom, and an ever-increasing radiance as believers are transformed into the likeness of Christ.

As Paul explains to the church at Corinth why he wrote a painful letter rather than visiting them in person in 2 Corinthians 2, we see that his defense reflects a loving and compassionate approach to ministry. Through his example, Paul teaches us how to speak truth in love, why forgiveness is essential when repentance is genuine, and how following God’s Word in faith leads to a triumphal victory in Christ.

As we begin Paul’s follow-up letter to the Corinthians, we find that not much has changed within their church, as they continue to question Paul’s authority, openly rebel, and level criticisms against him. Yet, he responds as lovingly as possible in 2 Corinthians 1 by reminding them of God’s love, demonstrating his own sincerity in writing to them, and explaining why their accusations lack substance.