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Few pieces of correspondence by Paul have attracted so much controversial comment as has 2 Corinthians. Why does Paul seem oblivious to important historical events and theological themes relevant to the church in Corinth? How do the lost letters to the church in Corinth impact the interpretation and exegesis of 2 Corinthians? What cultural environment informed the significant themes of Paul’s...

Spirit. The presence of the Spirit of the Lord promotes freedom, that is liberation from the law, and Gal. 4:1–11 is the best commentary on Paul’s meaning. To Paul such freedom also implied the privilege of speaking openly to the Corinthians (v. 12). The Spirit may be said to be the Lord’s alter ego. There is no need of a face covering, for there is no danger that the glory will fade. In ancient times Moses was the only one who displayed the glory of God on his countenance. Now Christians—all of them—are
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