The Message of 2 Corinthians

The Bible Speaks Today: New Testament

by Paul Barnett

The letter of 2 Corinthians is important, Paul Barnett believes, for its magnificent message that God's power is brought to people in their weakness, not in human strength. This momentous theme emerges in a dramatic real-life situation. The apostle confronts shadowy opponents who had recently come to Corinth and formed an alliance with some of the church leaders and members. His letter is a fascinating record of that conflict.

Genres: Biblical Studies, Reference

188 pages, Paperback

First published September 21, 1988

About the author

Paul Barnett, former Anglican Bishop of North Sydney, Australia, is a Visiting Fellow in Ancient History at Macquarie University and Teaching Fellow at Regent College, Vancouver and Moore College, Sydney. He is a frequent traveler to Israel, where Christianity began, and to Turkey and Greece, to which it rapidly spread.

Reviews

[Luke Watts]

A truly helpful title, deeper than its size may indicate. Great resource for preaching or studying through 2 Corinthians, with excellent cultural connections and explanations of the time and setting, as well as a great examination of the content.

[Terry Cave]

Great commentary! Paul has done a good job.

I recommend this!! 2 Corinthians will certainly challenge your thinking and this commentary picks the message well.

[Brian Pate]

I read this short commentary while I studied 2 Corinthians in my devotions August 2014 - January 2015. Helpful and encouraging.