1. Empowered
Standing Firm

5. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to stand firm in our relationship with Christ.

6. 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ
21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
23 I call God as my witness—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. 24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.
2 Corinthians 2:21-24

7. Context

9. 23 I call God as my witness—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. 24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.
2 Corinthians 2:21-24

10. Corinth Divisions:
Celebrity spiritual leaders (1 Corinthians 1:12; 3:1-6)
Approving of an immoral relationship (1 Cor. 5:1-2)
Taking each other to court (1 Corinthians 6:1-2)
Food sacrificed to idols (chapters 8 and 10)
Veiling of women (1 Corinthians 11:1-16)
Spiritual gifts (chapters 12-14)
Resurrection (chapter 15)

11. Stand Firm

12. 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ
21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
23 I call God as my witness—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. 24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.
2 Corinthians 2:21-24

14. American Ninja Warrior – Nico Gentry

15. Empowered by the Spirit. . .

16. 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm (established/confirmed) in Christ. He anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

19. 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ
21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

21. 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ
21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

23. 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ
21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

25. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to stand firm in our relationship with Christ.