2 Corinthians 10:7 – 11 is a message about the reality of Apostle Paul’s authority which depicts the work and power of the Holy Spirit in his Apostolic ministry. His proven authority was symbolic of all Ministers of Christ of their confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ. It revealed in his ability to assess and evaluate the Corinthians situation and provide achievable solutions; judge by the Holy Spirit of his works in ministry and not on the basis of allegations, lies, deceit and false of false Apostles.

The reality of Apostle Paul’s authority was proven to be De jure because his ministry and works were of God in Christ and by the leading of the Holy Spirit unlike the De facto authority of the false Apostles and brethren in the Corinthians Church. The authority of the Lord Jesus Christ was for edification and not destruction. This was evident in his words and letters, and life as Christians and leaders in conformity with the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. You have to read the details buddy. 

The message is on 2 Corinthians 9:6 – 15. God loves a cheerful Giver and therefore Apostle Paul educated and instructed the Corinthians to give in that manner for a blessing.

The message reveals that it was not just about giving and collections of monies but sincere giving that gives joy of blessing to the lives of needy Christians and Churches.

It reveals God as behind all righteous giving and collections of monies through the ministries of His servants and participation by the whole Church and not selected few.

It encourages individuals giving joyfully to command blessings on the entire Church. The message is full of revelation and you have to read the details buddy.      

2 Corinthians 9:1 – 5 shows the commendation of Apostle Paul about the Corinthians in their willingness to give like the Macedonians. Their readiness was evident in the believers at Achaia which stirred up other believers to make their financial contributions to the course of giving to the poor and needy in other Churches. On this premise, Apostle Paul did not leave any stone unturned and put measures in place to have a human resource team sent to the Corinthians for education and publicity purposes.

It had specific objectives of making the Corinthians believers understand giving willingly, freely and in generosity other than compulsion and grudgingly. This was the form in which Apostle Paul wanted the collections of monies as gifts received. He wanted them blessed and not just their monies as gifts. Besides, the other specific objective was to ensure readiness of the collections by the time Titus and his team arrived in Corinth. It revealed the urgency of the collections to serve the needs of fellow saints in other Churches. There is much to learn in the administration of the gift and therefore you have to read the details buddy.

The Judean mission was a very important assignment to Apostle Paul. The completion of the bigger mission of transforming the hearts and minds of the Corinthians in giving was also one of his priorities. The collection of offerings for the Judean believers was part of the bigger picture to promote excellence in giving among the Corinthians.

The human resource personnel involved were Titus, new brother and the brethren who were ministry partners of Apostle Paul.

It is a message that reveals the conflict between spirituality and human works without Christ in the centre of affairs and leading of the Holy Spirit. It reveals giving in love as a common denominator for the Church for a blessing. It reveals also a spiritual examination to prove one’s love and support for the Lord’s ministers and towards His work.

Ladies and Gentlemen who love God and His Son Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit, the details are meant to bless you as we end Apostle Paul’s epistle in Chapter 8.

The message of Apostle Paul to the Corinthians was that they were to be diligent in giving to pass the test of love for Christ and His Church. They were to emulate the righteous and perfect example of Christ in a sacrificial manner to enrich fellow believers spiritually through share of their blessings and resources.

He reminded the Corinthians that the implementation of the financial policy of the Church that began a year ago needed to be revamped and continued to complete the set financial objectives. Their willing mind and readiness to do it should be set in motion to give sacrificially from their own resources in a righteous manner and not in an unrighteous manner.

He revealed further that one of the Christian principles of giving is to ensure that the abundance of blessings absorbs the poverty, lacks and needs of fellow believers to create a physical balance and spiritual balance. Therefore, he expected them to supply the needs of each other for mutual benefits to promote love, fellowship and unity of the Christian faith. You have to read the details buddy.

2 Corinthians 7:2 – 12 depicts the fatherly and shepherd heart of Apostle Paul towards the Corinthians. He took the initiative to get closer to them and change them with his messages and Titus his Ministry Partner. The long and short of the story is that his plan and set goals were accomplished to produce in them godly sorrow that resulted in total transformation and change in Christ’s righteousness by the Holy Spirit.

The testimony of Titus confirmed this truth and brought mutual comfort and joy to Apostle Paul and the Corinthians. The Church was on a path of Christ’s righteousness in understanding and revelation. You have to read the details buddy.

Apostle Paul’s message on holiness in his letter in 2 Corinthians was timely and effective to rebuke and correct the Corinthians in their widespread backsliding earlier reported in his first epistle with interventions. The messages revealed six (6) series but eight (8) parts based on 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14 – 18 & 7:1.

This is reflective in all Churches where Pastors contend with members for their Christian faith to holy and sound. Holiness is a necessity to experience the power and glory of God in our lives, ministries and the churches.

It means to be set apart for God and His Son Jesus in the revelation of the Holy Spirit. It means to make righteous decisions to depart from sin and evil and practice the complete teaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

It means for spiritual fathers and other leaders of the Churches to set righteous examples, pray and help their members to overcome trial of their faith and temptations from the devil. Just read the details and be blessed by God’s word in Christ for your life.

As Christians and the Church, our holiness is in the obedience of the complete gospel of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Hallelujah! Read and understand by the Holy Spirit. Be wise buddy.

The paradoxes of the Church and Ministry create a negative picture to the world but a beautiful picture to God because it fulfills His perfect plan of salvation through His Son Jesus Christ and working of the Holy Spirit.

It proves that Ministers of the gospel of Christ shows forth the eternal power, transformation and change of the Christian faith irrespective of challenges and sufferings. You have to read the details buddy.

The study of 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1 – 8b reveals the two-face picture of the Church and ministry of Apostle Paul and Ministry Partners. It shows the determination of God to prove His word of salvation through His Son Jesus Christ and working of the Holy Spirit.

It shows also the determination of Apostle Paul and Ministry Partners to fulfill their ministries irrespective of the challenges. It sends a message that the Church must be alive and vibrant to prove the salvation and Lordship of Jesus Christ to the world.

It shows the Church at the forefront of the spiritual battle to make Christ’s righteousness as the approved standard of God to humanity. Read the details buddy. 

A report is a written document describing the findings of an individual or group. It is also the act of informing by verbal report, a short account of the news. It is associated with papers, newsletters, communique, books, study, observation, account, etc. to depict the findings of the individual or group of people. The good report about the Lord Jesus Christ by the Apostles reveals Him as Saviour and Lord.

As you read the document, you will realize that Apostle Paul overcame his challenges in ministry by evil report and good report to reveal the power of God and the power of the Holy Spirit in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Gain knowledge, believe and be blessed forever. Be wise buddy.