‘We Are Not The Fools.’
2 Corinthians 11:16-21.
a) 2 Corinthians 11:16. Apostle Paul wrote that he was not a fool but if the Corinthians thought of him as such it was up to them.
b) 2 Corinthians 11:17. Apostle Paul was writing from the World system’s point of view.
c) 2 Corinthians 11:18. Paul wanted to boast of his worldly achievements. He was an expert in Apologetics.
d) 2 Corinthians 11:19. The Corinthian Church were not as wise as they claimed to be.
e) 2 Corinthians 11:20. They put up with it when someone:-
1- Made them slaves.
2- Consumed their wealth.
3- Seized their property.
4- Ordered them around.
5- Slaps their face.
6- Takes advantage of them.
f) 2 Corinthians 11:21a. Apostle Paul and Timothy would never do such things to them.
(Through this QT I say with Apostle Paul that I Am Not The Fool)
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‘God Responds To These Prayers.’
a) Proverbs 15:8. He is pleased with the Prayer of the upright person.
b) Psalm 102:17. He regards the Prayer of the destitute people.
c) Proverbs 15:29. God hears the Prayers of Righteous people.
(Here, in this Second one, I find the Heart of God: God Responds To These Prayers)
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Chris.
To be able to meaningfully share the Gospel with other people we need to be able to understand where they are coming from intellectually and we need to prepare ourselves with appropriate Apologetics. For most of us, the best way to be a testimony for the Lord before other people is found in our lifestyle as a True Believer rather than in our words. If our calling to be a personal evangelist it is better to study Apologetics first.
