1. There will be conflicts within a local church. n Many times it seems that Satan has an advantage. He has no limit to the weapons his followers use!

2. There will be conflicts within a local church. n Many times it seems that Satan has an advantage. He has no limit to the weapons his followers use! n God "limits" us to a few weapons. (2 Cor 10:3-5)

3. There will be conflicts within a local church. n (2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NKJV) “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. {4} For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, {5} casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,”

4. There will be conflicts within a local church. n Christian, never despair because you only have the truth!

5. There will be conflicts within a local church. n Christian, never despair because you only have the truth! n There are times where we must deal with matters that are irrelevant to the issue at hand because of the insistence of false teachers.

6. There will be conflicts within a local church. n Christian, never despair because you only have the truth! n There are times where we must deal with matters that are irrelevant to the issue at hand because of the insistence of false teachers. n There is a place and time to deal with "foolish" matters. (Prov 26:5)

7. There will be conflicts within a local church. n (Proverbs 26:5 NKJV) “Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.”

8. There will be conflicts within a local church. n Do not let the forces or error win the "spin" war. There are ways to show them what a real servant of God does.

9. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n (2 Corinthians 11:1-5 NKJV) “Oh, that you would bear with me in a little folly; and indeed you do bear with me. {2} For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

10. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n {3} But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. {4} For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted; you may well put up with it!

11. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n {5} For I consider that I am not at all inferior to the most eminent apostles.”

12. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n We are going to move into the mindset of the boastful.

13. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n We are going to move into the mindset of the boastful. n These men had lured others into their following by boasting. (2 Cor 3:1-2, 5:12, 10:12-13)

14. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n (2 Corinthians 3:1-2 NKJV) “Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as some others, epistles of commendation to you or letters of commendation from you? {2} You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men;”

15. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n (2 Corinthians 5:12 NKJV) “For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you opportunity to boast on our behalf, that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart.”

16. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n (2 Corinthians 10:12-13 NKJV) “For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. {13} We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us; a sphere which especially includes you.”

17. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n Paul will now speak on their ground.

18. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n The heart of Paul revealed. (11:2-3)

19. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n (2 Corinthians 11:2-3 NKJV) “For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. {3} But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.”

20. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n Paul is like a father who has given his daughter to be married! He wanted them to be ready when Christ returned for the wedding! (Eph 5:27; Jude 1:24)

21. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n (Ephesians 5:27 NKJV) “that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.”

22. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n (Jude 24 NKJV) “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,”

23. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n In order to be ready they needed to have a sincere mind.

24. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n haplotes 1) singleness, simplicity, sincerity, mental honesty 1a) the virtue of one who is free from pretence and hypocrisy 2) not self seeking, openness of heart manifesting itself by generosity.

25. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n haplotes 1) singleness, simplicity, sincerity, mental honesty 1a) the virtue of one who is free from pretence and hypocrisy 2) not self seeking, openness of heart manifesting itself by generosity. n If they followed these false teachers they would be corrupted.

26. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n haplotes 1) singleness, simplicity, sincerity, mental honesty 1a) the virtue of one who is free from pretence and hypocrisy 2) not self seeking, openness of heart manifesting itself by generosity. n If they followed these false teachers they would be corrupted. n The Corinthians had a wrong view of tolerance. (11:3-4)

27. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n Like today, men of the world exalt those who have no standards! "Don't judge me.“

28. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n Like today, men of the world exalt those who have no standards! "Don't judge me.“ n Their weakness had already been manifested in this area. (1 Cor 5:1-2)

29. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n (1 Corinthians 5:1-2 NKJV) “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles; that a man has his father’s wife! {2} And you are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he who has done this deed might be taken away from among you.”

30. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n The result was to leave them wide open to men who would use this tolerance to separate them from the people of God and then to enslave them.

31. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n The result was to leave them wide open to men who would use this tolerance to separate them from the people of God and then to enslave them. n They were in fact letting men come in and preach "another Jesus.“

32. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n The result was to leave them wide open to men who would use this tolerance to separate them from the people of God and then to enslave them. n They were in fact letting men come in and preach "another Jesus.“ n How can one preach "another Jesus" and what should be our reaction? (2 Jn 9-11)

33. These False teachers thrived in the Corinthians "tolerance." (11:1-5) n (2 John 9-11 NKJV) “Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. {10} If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; {11} for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.”

34. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n (2 Corinthians 11:5-12 NKJV) “For I consider that I am not at all inferior to the most eminent apostles. {6} Even though I am untrained in speech, yet I am not in knowledge. But we have been thoroughly manifested among you in all things. {7} Did I commit sin in humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?

35. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n {8} I robbed other churches, taking wages from them to minister to you. {9} And when I was present with you, and in need, I was a burden to no one, for what I lacked the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied. And in everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so I will keep myself.

36. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n {10} As the truth of Christ is in me, no one shall stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia. {11} Why? Because I do not love you? God knows! {12} But what I do, I will also continue to do, that I may cut off the opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things of which they boast.”

37. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n Paul did not fall short in what God values, knowledge! (5-6)

38. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n The "eminent apostles" was like a reference to these false apostles.

39. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n The "eminent apostles" was like a reference to these false apostles. n What is the bottom line in God's sight? (1 Jn 4:1, 5-6)

40. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n (1 John 4:5-6 NKJV) “They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them. {6} We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.”

41. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n Paul's speech was powerful because of the message. (1 Cor 1:21-23)

42. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n (1 Corinthians 1:21-23 NKJV) “For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. {22} For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; {23} but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness,”

43. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n What do you look for in a teacher?

44. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n What do you look for in a teacher? n Paul set an example that these "apostles" would not follow.

45. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n What do you look for in a teacher? n Paul set an example that these "apostles" would not follow. n Paul choose not to take support from the church while he was with them. Why?

46. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n What do you look for in a teacher? n Paul set an example that these "apostles" would not follow. n Paul choose not to take support from the church while he was with them. Why? n He knew that there would be some who would take advantage of it.

47. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n He was going to be criticized either way so he choose the way that would best teach them a lesson. This same critical attitude was directed at John the Baptist and Jesus. (11:7; Lk 7:33-35)

48. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n (Luke 7:33-35 NKJV) “”For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ {34} “The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ {35} “But wisdom is justified by all her children.””

49. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n Paul would not burden them out of love. (11:8-11)

50. Paul set an example that these proud men would not follow! (11:5-12) n Paul knew the false teachers would not follow his example here because they loved money and wanted others to serve them! (11:12)

51. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n (2 Corinthians 11:13-16 NKJV) “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. {14} And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. {15} Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.

52. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n {16} I say again, let no one think me a fool. If otherwise, at least receive me as a fool, that I also may boast a little.”

53. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n Why would men use deception? (11:13,3; Eph 4:14, 5:6)

54. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n (2 Corinthians 11:3 NKJV) “But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.”

55. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n (Ephesians 4:14 NKJV) “that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting,”

56. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n (Ephesians 5:6 NKJV) Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.

57. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n Because they wanted to reach a goal! (Rom 3:8; 1 Tim 4:1-2)

58. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n (1 Timothy 4:1-2 NKJV) “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, {2} speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,”

59. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n Because they want to have a following. (Gal 4:17)

60. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n (Galatians 4:17 NKJV) “They zealously court you, but for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them.”

61. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n Satan tries to get as close to the original as he can!

62. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n Satan tries to get as close to the original as he can! n How do you judge a man's work?

63. These leaders were Satan's workers in disguise. (11:13-16) n Satan tries to get as close to the original as he can! n How do you judge a man's work? n How does God judge a man's work?

64. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n (2 Corinthians 11:17-33 NKJV) “What I speak, I speak not according to the Lord, but as it were, foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. {18} Seeing that many boast according to the flesh, I also will boast. {19} For you put up with fools gladly, since you yourselves are wise!

65. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n {20} For you put up with it if one brings you into bondage, if one devours you, if one takes from you, if one exalts himself, if one strikes you on the face. {21} To our shame, I say that we were too weak for that! But in whatever anyone is bold; I speak foolishly; I am bold also. {22} Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? So am I.

66. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n {23} Are they ministers of Christ?; I speak as a fool; I am more: in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often. {24} From the Jews five times I received forty stripes minus one. {25} Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been in the deep;

67. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n {26} in journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils of my own countrymen, in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; {27} in weariness and toil, in sleeplessness often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness;

68. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n {28} besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches. {29} Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to stumble, and I do not burn with indignation? {30} If I must boast, I will boast in the things which concern my infirmity. {31} The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed forever, knows that I am not lying.

69. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n {32} In Damascus the governor, under Aretas the king, was guarding the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desiring to arrest me; {33} but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands.”

70. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Their "tolerance" forces Paul to this folly. (11:17-21)

71. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Their "tolerance" forces Paul to this folly. (11:17-21) n In God's sight, what were these men doing to the Corinthians?

72. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n When one thinks he is wise he will believe anything, no matter how foolish! (1 Cor 8:1-2)

73. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n (1 Corinthians 8:1-2 NKJV) “Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. {2} And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know.”

74. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Be careful of those who look down on the ignorance of brethren in private!

75. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Paul could exceed them in heritage. (11:22)

76. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Paul could exceed them in heritage. (11:22) n Paul could exceed them in service. (11:23-28)

77. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Paul could exceed them in heritage. (11:22) n Paul could exceed them in service. (11:23-28) n By their standards Paul exceeds them all!

78. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Paul could exceed them in heritage. (11:22) n Paul could exceed them in service. (11:23-28) n By their standards Paul exceeds them all! n A list of the suffering Paul endured as a minister of Christ (24-29)

79. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Paul could exceed them in heritage. (11:22) n Paul could exceed them in service. (11:23-28) n By their standards Paul exceeds them all! n A list of the suffering Paul endured as a minister of Christ (24-29) n Five times he was beaten with 39 stripes by the Jews (24)

80. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Once he was stoned (25b)

81. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Once he was stoned (25b) n Three times he was shipwrecked (25c)

82. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Once he was stoned (25b) n Three times he was shipwrecked (25c) n A night and a day in the deep (25d)

83. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Once he was stoned (25b) n Three times he was shipwrecked (25c) n A night and a day in the deep (25d) n Miscellaneous perils on his many journeys (26)

84. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Once he was stoned (25b) n Three times he was shipwrecked (25c) n A night and a day in the deep (25d) n Miscellaneous perils on his many journeys (26) n Miscellaneous discomforts (27)

85. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n Once he was stoned (25b) n Three times he was shipwrecked (25c) n A night and a day in the deep (25d) n Miscellaneous perils on his many journeys (26) n Miscellaneous discomforts (27) n His daily concern for the condition of churches (28-29)

86. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n These things were verifiable. (1 Cor 11:32-33)

87. Paul's folly to expose the empty claims of Satan's workers. (11:17-33) n These things were verifiable. (1 Cor 11:32-33) n Let us speak the truth and live a life that will back it up!