2 Corinthians

by Ben Witherington, Holly Beers (Editor), Craig Keener (Editor)

Overview

The Spirit who inspired the authors of the New Testament is at work today around the globe, as evidenced by the explosive growth of pentecostal, charismatic, and renewalist movements. There is a clear need for a balanced, affordable, and accessible commentary series aimed at Christians who identify as Spirit-filled.

The Word and Spirit Commentary on the New Testament series emphasizes how we listen alongside ancient audiences for the Spirit's voice in our time and contexts. Written by pastorally sensitive biblical scholars from the Spirit-filled tradition, these commentaries explore how God works in the biblical texts and how Christians can expect God to work today, even if in new or culturally surprising ways. Series editors are Holly Beers, Westmont College, and Craig S. Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary.

In this addition to the series, senior scholar Ben Witherington III engages 2 Corinthians in its ancient setting and explores its message for Spirit-filled Christians today. Images, illustrations, and sidebars on pentecostal/charismatic/revival history or insights are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781540967466
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/29/2024
Series:	Word and Spirit Commentary on the New Testament
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ben Witherington III (PhD, Durham) is the Jean R. Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, and emeritus professor of New Testament at the University of St. Andrews. He is also a John Wesley Fellow for Life and a research fellow at Cambridge University. Witherington is a prolific scholar, having written over 60 books. Two of his books, The Jesus Quest and The Paul Quest, are Christianity Today Book Award winners. He has appeared on the History Channel, NBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN.

Table of Contents

Series Preface
Introduction
2 Corinthians 1:1-2
The Epistolary Prescript
2 Corinthians 1:3-7
A Blessing Prayer / Rhetorical Introduction
2 Corinthians 1:8-2:16
The Backstory
2 Corinthians 2:17
The Thesis of the Defense
2 Corinthians 3:1-18
The Opening Argument, Part One: The Testimony of the Old Testament and the Corinthians
2 Corinthians 4:1-5:10
The Opening Argument, Part Two: Eternal Treasures in Earthen Vessels
2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2
The Opening Argument, Part Three: Paul the Ambassador
2 Corinthians 6:3-13
The Opening Argument, Part Four: Paul's Trials and Tribulations
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
"But I Digress": On Avoiding Entangling Alliances
2 Corinthians 7:2-16
"As I Was Saying": Joy and Sorrow from Titus's Report
2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15
Argument Two: "Now, about That Money for the Jerusalem Church"
2 Corinthians 10:1-18
Argument Three, Part One: Dueling Ministries
2 Corinthians 11:1-12:10
Argument Three, Part Two: The Fool's Discourse
2 Corinthians 12:11-13:4
Argument Three, Part Three: Parting Shots
2 Corinthians 13:5-10
The Peroration: The Defense Rests
2 Corinthians 13:11-14
Closing Remarks, Greetings, Benediction
Indexes