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1 | Are we "letters"? | 2 Cor 3:2 | Makarios | 12050 | ||
Thank you, JFreakPOPC for an inspiring answer! Yes, you are absolutely right! Our way of living shows what has been written on our hearts, much the same way as our words reveal what is in our hearts.. "You are written in our hearts: The Corinthians were Paul’s letter of recommendation. These verses do not mean that letters of recommendation should not be used. Paul himself used such letters before his conversion (see Acts 9:1, 2) and after (see 8:22; Rom. 16:1; 1 Cor. 16:10; Col. 4:10). In this case Paul did not need one because he already had one: the believing Corinthians and his ministry among them. Paul’s love for the Corinthians was known to all who were acquainted with his ministry. One of the qualifications for ministry is love for people, both God’s people and the lost." (Nelson's NKJV Study Bible) Excellent thoughts! --Nolan |
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2 | Are we "letters"? | 2 Cor 3:2 | Searcher56 | 12055 | ||
Verse 1 starts with being commended again. There were teachers who twisted what Paul said and wrote. Because of that, letters of recommendation were needed (a little help from NIV Study Bible), like Paul's mark at the end of his letters. The letter of recommendation went both ways. Verse 2 I see their letter of recommendation being written on Paul's heart. Everyone knows they stand for the turth. Verse 3 says their letter of recommendation has the stamp of Christ, the best recommendation. The Holy Spirit wrote it on their hearts. Therefore, we are each a letter of recommendation because of Christ's endorsement and the seal of the Holy Spirit on our hearts. Steve PS Paul did add that it was the result of his group's ministry. He was the one sent to them. PSS I am confused by Nelson's |
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3 | Are we "letters"? | 2 Cor 3:2 | Makarios | 12057 | ||
I quoted from Nelson's because of what they stated in this last part.. "Paul’s love for the Corinthians was known to all who were acquainted with his ministry. One of the qualifications for ministry is love for people, both God’s people and the lost." Nelson's Study Bible has proven itself to be for me as a good 'follow up' to The MacArthur NKJV Study Bible, since MacArthur's Bible is the best NKJV Study Bible that one could buy, in my opinion.. MacArthur states concerning this verse... "The transformed lives of the Corinthians were Paul's most eloquent testimonial, better than any second-hand letter. Their changed lives were like an open letter that could be seen and read by all men as a testimony to Paul's faithfulness and the truth of his message." I agree, "Therefore, we are each a letter of recommendation because of Christ's endorsement and the seal of the Holy Spirit on our hearts.", is absolutely true! --Nolan |
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