2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11 – the trustworthy gospel of love

‘But you promised’

1. Paul’s plan A is motivated by love (1.12-17)
making
reacting
responding

2. God’s plan A is completely trustworthy (1.17-22)
people may let you down, but God won’t
trustworthy messengers speak the ‘amen’

3. Paul’s plan B is motivated by love (1.23-2.11)
Love does not delight in causing grief but speaks the hard word because that is what is best for the
person so that, they will stand firm in their faith and, so that, joy may be shared
Love means that people who cause grief do need to be dealt with but with the goal of restoration
Love ‘proves’ others in the fight against Satan’s divisive schemes
the trustworthy gospel of love