1 September to 12 October 2025
Introduction to the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians was written when a rift developed between Paul and the church in Corinth. At that time, some members of the Corinthian Church were attacking Paul from all sides, but he continued to hope for reconciliation with them. Ultimately, he was able to reconcile with the Corinthian Church, and he expressed great relief at this outcome.The entire letter is filled with intense emotion—sometimes love burns like a flame, sometimes sorrow weighs like a thousand-pound burden, and sometimes righteous indignation rages. Paul was a man of integrity, but the authenticity of his appointment as an apostle was questioned, which caused him great pain. However, he clearly understood that the attacks from his enemies were actually attacks on the gospel he preached (11:1-5) . Therefore, he did not hesitate to make a vigorous defence.1. Date Written Approximately A.D. 55-572. Place of Writing Macedonia. The specific location may have been Philippi. P
