Satan's Ministers in Disguise

I. Godly Jealousy 1-4

A. Paul's “foolish” boasting

B. The Gospel of the “Super Apostles” -- a False Gospel

    1.  The serpent and Eve  v. 3a
        Deceived here means – to lead astray, to mislead, to trick.
        
    2.  The corrupted mind  (thoughts) v. 3b
        2:11, 3:14, 4:4, 10:5, Phil. 4:7

    3.  The simplicity that is in Christ  v. 3c

    4.  Their purposeful error  v. 4
    
C.  The Marriage Imagery

    1.  The Jewish Custom of Betrothal v. 2

    2.  They were in danger of spiritual adultery
        Hosea 2:19, 20;  4:12

II. Paul Against the Super-Apostles 11:5-20

A. Preaching and Finances – Again 11:5-11

B. The False Apostles Exposed 12-15

C. Paul's Reluctant Boasting 16-21

    1.  Paul as a fool 16-18

    2.  What the Corinthians were willingly putting up with 19-21