2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11

Introduction:

Confidence and changes

I. Motive revealed (1: 23,24)

A. Established testimony

B. Sparing love

C. Mutual joy

II. Loving wisdom vindicated by her fruits (2: 1-6)

A. Avoiding needless sorrow

B. Pain of love

C. Greatest correction made

III. Healing the wound (vv. 7-11)

A. Forgiveness and comfort

B. Reaffirmed love

C. Tested love

D. Loving restoration vanquishes Satan 

IV. Summary and application

Sorrows cease, wounds heal, and comforts flow from our following the Great Commandment