2Corinthians 12:1-6; Season 9, Episode 3 (30min)

"The Words Not Repeatable"

The Outline: 

III.  VINDICATION:
The Answer of Paul the Apostle  (10:1-12:18)

1. HIS CHARACTER  (10:1-18)
2. HIS CONDUCT  (11:1-15)
3. HIS CONFLICTS  (11:16-33)
4. HIS CREDENTIALS  (12:1-18)

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D.  HIS CREDENTIALS  (12:1-18)

1. Revelations  (12:1-10)
2. Signs (12:11-18)

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1.  Revelations  (12:1-10)

1. Of Heaven  (12:1-6)
2. Of Humility  (12:7-10)

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a.  Of Heaven  (12:1-6)

• • Necessary: Unprofitable (12:1)
  • Paradise: Inexpressible (12:2-4)
  • Truth: Restraint (12:5-6)

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Note: There are six “visions” given to Paul that are recorded in the book of Acts;

• • The Vision of Jesus on the Road to Damascus (Acts 9:3-12; 22:6-11; 26:12-18)
  • The Macedonian giving the Invitation (Acts 16:9-10)
  • The Lord at Corinth giving Assurance to stay in Corinth (Acts 18:9-10)
  • The Lord at Jerusalem giving Instructions to leave immediately (Acts 22:17-21)
  • The Lord at Caesarea giving Promise to reach Rome (Acts 23:11)
  • The Angel on the Ship predicting safety and arrival in Caesar’s Court
    (Acts 27:23-24)