WHAT KIND OF LETTER ARE PEOPLE READING?

                                                        2 Corinthians 3:1-3

  Introduction

         A.  The apostle Paul referred to the Christians at Corinth as letters (v3) and himself,

               along with his teaching partners, as the writer (v2).

               

     

      

     I.  Every Christian is a living letter.

         A.  Christ is the author.  V3; Matthew 18:18 (719)  Amanuensis

         B.  The pen (messenger) is the Holy Spirit.  V3; 2 Peter 1:20-21 (898)

         C.  The paper is the heart.  V3; Hebrews 8:10 (887)

         D.  The readers are everyone.  V2

   II.  What kind of letter are people reading?

         A.  Are they reading a warning letter?  Heb. 9:27 (888); 2 Corinthians 5:10-11;

               14-15

         B.  Are they reading a love letter?  John 13:34-35 (793)

         C.  Are they reading a thank you letter?  1 Thess. 5:16-18 (874)

         D.  Are they reading an invitation letter?  Luke 14:23 (767); Luke 9:23-25

  Conclusion

         A.  Questions to answer: