2 Corinthians 12-13: Problems and Philadelphian Proofs

This is the seventh and last sermon in a seven-part series covering 2 Corinthians. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each verse of the twelfth and thirteenth chapters of the Apostle Paul’s second epistle (letter) to the Christians in Corinth. Various quotes from the old Worldwide Church of God are included.  In these chapters, the Apostle Paul tells us more about him boasting in his infirmities as well as him asserting he is not inferior to the other apostles. Paul mentions the third heaven, so what are the three heavens? Did Justin Martyr say Christians did or did not go to heaven after they die? The persecuting Saul became the Apostle Paul and prophet after hands were laid on him by a mere disciple, …

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2 Corinthians 10-11: Faithfulness, Speaking, and Fables

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each verse of the tenth and eleventh chapters of the Apostle Paul’s second epistle (letter) to the Christians in Corinth. Various comments from the late Pastor General of the old Radio/Worldwide Church of God are included.  These chapters give us more to know about the Apostle Paul's personality. He discussed troubles and ordeals he faced. Are true Christians pacifists? Do Christians abstain from carnal warfare? What did Theophilus, Hippolytus, and Pionius teach about that? What are the weapons of a Christian's warfare? …

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2 Corinthians 7-9: Be a Philadelphian Giver

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each verse of the seventh through ninth chapters of the Apostle Paul’s epistle (letter) to the Christians in Corinth. Various comments from the late Pastor General of the old Radio/Worldwide Church of God are included. Do Christians need to be cleansed from filthiness? Was Paul sorry that he wrote about correction? Was Titus commended or condemned? What about tithes and offerings? Might the Macedonians be remembered for all eternity for their generosity? Do you give according to your ability? Are you an unprofitable servant? …

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2 Corinthians 6: Salvation and Persecutions

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each verse of the sixth chapter of the Apostle Paul’s epistle (letter) to the Christians in Corinth. Various comments from the late Pastor General of the old Radio/Worldwide Church of God are included. Does 2 Corinthians 6 actually teach that this is the ONLY day of salvation? What does the Bible teach?  What did early Christians teach? Is there an age to come? …

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