“that he was caught up into Paradise and heard unspeakable words which a man is not permitted to speak.” 2 Cor 12:4 There is much debate over the meaning of Paul’s statement here. Either Paul can’t express in words what he saw and heard, i.e. …
Word Study Gems
Bible Gem 580 – What is Paradise? (2 Cor 12:4)
“that he was caught up into Paradise and heard unspeakable words which a man is not permitted to speak.” 2 Corinthians 12:4 What does Paul mean by “paradise”? Is it different from “heaven” or “the third heaven”? The word “paradise” ( paradeisos) occurs three times …
Bible Gem 551 – Partner, Partner, Partner (2 Cor 6:14-18)
Don’t team up2 with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner3 with wickedness? How can light live with4 darkness? What harmony5 can there be between Christ and the devil? How can a believer be a partner6 with an unbeliever? And what union7 …
Bible Gem 546 – A Beautiful Exchange (2 Cor 5:21)
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 This verse has been called the Great Exchange amid many other things. It is shocking in its simplicity …
Bible Gem 545 – We Are Christ’s Ambassadors (2 Cor 5:20)
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 Πρεσβεύω (presbeuō) to be older, prior by birth or in age act as a representative, to be an ambassador, …
Bible Gem 544 – God was in Christ (2 Cor 5:19)
For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And He gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:19 “God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself.” That is an amazing statement. Amazing from …
Bible Gem 533 – I Finally Appreciate the Big Picture (2 Cor 4:7 and beyond)
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. ≈ 2 Corinthians 4:7 Well how was that? Did things gel for you? Did you see some links you have never seen before? …
Bible Gem 532 – Looking at the Big Picture (2 Cor 4:7)
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us (NIV) 2 Cor 4:7 Well we have now exhausted the investigation into this verse – 2 Cor 4:7. Do you believe that? Is …
Bible Gem 531 – Ostraca – a Symbol of Brokenness (2 Cor 4:7)
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us (NIV) 2 Corinthians 4:7 You have seen from the input so far that the ostraca are the fragments of pottery used in the …
Bible Gem 530 – Jars of Clay – The Ostraca (2 Cor 4:7)
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 Do you remember the definitions I gave you in the last Gem, especially those concerning clay? Strong’ s Definition – …