2 Corinthians (Teach the Text Commentary Series)
Overview
Even in the first century, church life could be messy. Just ask Paul and the Corinthians. Though the apostle had previously addressed problems at the church in Corinth in person and by letter, troubling issues remained. Arrogant and overbearing false teachers, factions, and disloyalty to Paul and the true gospel were just some of the issues plaguing the church. Second Corinthians speaks into this situation, pleading for church members to be reconciled and restored to one another, to Paul, and to God. The letter also addresses important topics such as pastoral integrity, comfort in suffering, strength in weakness, the true source of boasting, sexual purity, and Christian generosity. Dr. Hubbard applies a keen eye to the original situation and helps the modern teacher make the connection to today on these still-relevant issues for church health and mission.
- Provides information pastors need to effectively communicate Scripture
- Contains a concise summary, main theme, illustrations, and interpretation for each passage
- Points to key themes and ways to communicate them to today’s audience
Top Highlights
“Paul makes explicit that one’s focus and perspective determine one’s valuation of present affliction. Things that are seen are temporary: wealth, reputation, creaturely comforts, and sensual pleasures. Unseen things are eternal: faith, hope, love, endurance, humility, goodness, and so on. Living for what is unseen and hidden from mortal eyes leads to willing suffering and eternal rewards (4:17; 5:10).” (Pages 75–76)
“Satan’s power to blind is not greater than God’s power to illumine” (Page 64)
“Jesus has triumphed over the powers of darkness through the cross” (Page 64)
“To regard someone from a ‘worldly’ (or ‘fleshly’) perspective refers to applying standards based in merely human, external values, be it status, ethnicity, wealth, talent, or appearances (cf. Phil. 3:1–8).” (Page 94)
“Paul handily summarizes the two central, and interrelated, objections concerning him and his ministry among the Corinthians: his unimpressive oratory and apostolic legitimacy.” (Page 226)
Hubbard's commentary on 2 Corinthians is a treasure for students and preachers. Here we find expert exegesis deeply rooted in the historical context and culture of the day. At the same time, the theological message of each paragraph and its application for today's world are powerfully communicated.
Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Second Corinthians is a complex letter with a number of intricate issues. Yet it is a highly instructive and encouraging letter that has a rich array of implications for life in the church today. Moyer Hubbard has crafted an immensely helpful guide to this portion of Scripture in this installment of the practical Teach the Text Commentary Series. Drawing on his 20-plus years of study on 2 Corinthians, Moyer provides a very well-written and concise explanation of the text that is richly illustrated with examples from his in-depth understanding of the Greco-Roman world. Those with a regular preaching/teaching ministry will find exceptional value in this excellent commentary.
Clinton E. Arnold, Dean and Professor of New Testament, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
- Title: 2 Corinthians
- Author: Moyer V. Hubbard
- Series: Teach the Text Commentary Series
- Publisher: Baker
- Print Publication Date: 2017
- Logos Release Date: 2018
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. 2 Corinthians › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781493414888, 9780801092367, 1493414887, 0801092361
- Resource ID: LLS:TTC68CO2
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T17:12:51Z