From triumphalism to maturity : an new exposition of 2 Corinthians 10-13 / D.A. Carson.

Copyright © 1984 Baker Book House Company. First published in the UK 1988 by Inter-Varsity Press. This edition first published 2010 by Authentic Media Limited, Milton Keynes.

Includes bibliographical references.

Orientation to 2 Corinthians 10-13 -- Disobedience versus discipline: An appeal for obedient faith -- The ugliness of spiritual one-upmanship: How not to boast in the Lord -- The danger of false apostleship: Overturning false criteria -- Triumphalistic qualifications: Answering fools according to their folly -- Destroying super-spiritual visionaries: Boasting in weakness -- Open rebuke: The failures of the Corinthians and the motives of the Apostle -- Warning and prayer: Aiming for maturity.

While 2 Corinthians 10-13 may be Paul's most misunderstood and misinterpreted passage, these chapters without question provide some of the clearest insights into what is known about the person of Paul. Paul used very passionate and pointed language to make his case. Some might argue that Paul went too far in his self-defence and even reacted in an unchristian way, but Carson approaches this passage as 'a marvellous case study in Christian leadership and maintenance of Christian values and priorities'. In the midst of the accusations, Paul strives to maintain not only his testimony but also and more importantly the pre-eminence of the cause of Christ. This book aptly reveals Paul's success in these tasks.--From back cover.

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