001 - Introduction to 2 Corinthians [A]-2 Corinthians (2026)

About this episode

This episode discusses the purpose of Paul's fourth letter to the church in Corinth, addressing their issues and providing comfort.

What was Paul's purpose in writing 2 Corinthians? Listen to this message to learn that it was the Apostle Paul's fourth letter to the church in Corinth and its purpose was to address them personally and comfort them. See that the Corinthians were mostly Gentiles and like their culture, many were sexually immoral and arrogant, liking oratory and philosophical wisdom. They had turned the Lord's Table into a drunken orgy. It was written in AD 50, based on Gallio's rule. Find out this Epistle was written after Paul's 3rd missionary journey.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Robert L. Dean Jr.

Topics covered

• Apostle Paul's letters
• Corinthian church
• Christian teachings
• Sexual immorality
• Philosophical wisdom
• Historical context

Keywords

• 2 Corinthians
• Paul
• Corinth
• Christianity
• Apostle
• letter
• missionary journey
• Gentiles
• sexual immorality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Corinth

Books & works: 2 Corinthians

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