Following Paul's first letter the church at Corinth had been subjected to false teachers who had swayed the church against Paul. they claimed he was proud and physically unimpressive; unqualified to teach the Gospel. Paul sent Titus to the church to address these issues and upon his return was pleased to hear there was a change of heart. Paul wrote this letter to the church to express his thanks and address the remaining minority who had not accepted his authority as an Apostle.
Throughout this letter Paul asserts his authority as an apostle and defends his conduct and character - a challenge to us all
| Chapter 1: 1 -11 | Suffering, comfort, deliverance |
| Chapter 1:12-22 | Human words and God's words |
| Chapter 1:23 - 2:12 | The importance of good relationships |
| Chapter 2: 14 - 3:6 | True messengers and counterfeits |
| Chapter 3: 7-18 | The glory of the new covenant |
| Chapter 4: 1-6 | Paul answers his critics |
| Chapter 4: 7-18 | Treasure in earthen vessels |
| Chapter 5: 1-10 | Dying to live |
| Chapter 5: 11-21 | Be reconciled to God |
| Chapter 6: 1-10 | Workers together with Him |
| Chapter 6: 11-7:4 | Opening & closing the heart |
| Chapter 7: 5-16 | All about feelings |
| Chapter 8: 1-24 | The gift of giving |
| Chapter 9: 1-15 | Sowing & reaping |
| Chapter 10: 1-18 | How to recognise a true minister |
| Chapter 11: 1-15 | Light which is darkness |
| Chapter 11: 16-33 | Where there is weakness god is at work |
| Chapter 12: 1-12 | Weak equals strong |
| Chapter 12:13-13:4 | Horizontal Christian living |
| Chapter 13: 5-14 | What we should want for each other |