The God of All Comfort - 2 Corinthians 1:1-4
The second epistle to the Corinthian church, focusing on comfort and encouragement, written by Paul during his time in Macedonia. It addresses pressing issues from the first epistle and the comforting nature of God in times of distress. The definition of comfort is explored, emphasizing solace and encouragement through verbal and non-verbal means. The passage from Hebrews highlights God's promise to Abraham and the strong consolation found in His immutable nature. Various verses depict the concept of consolation and comfort in the Bible, embodying hope and joy in times of need.
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THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT Occasion of the Epistle This is Paul 2nd epistle to the Corinthian church. In the first epistle Paul addressed both problems & concerns at Corinth church and questions from the Corinthian brethren The epistle seems to have been written while Paul was in Macedonia after he had previously left Ephesus due to the problems caused by Demetrius while in Ephesus (2 Cor 2:12) Paul sent Titus to Corinth because he was not able to make it as previously planned because of an opportunity that had been granted him (1 Cor 16:5-11 Cf 2 Cor 2:12). Because of the pressing issues addressed by him in the 1st epistle. Paul and the sternness of it (1 Cor 3:1-3; 11:17-22). He had anxiety regarding what Titus will report back regarding their state Cf (2 Cor 2:3-8; 7:8)...
THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT Definition Of Terms Comfort paraklesis [Noun form] solace consolation Comfort parakaleo [Verb Form] to encourage, comfort, console ...to cause someone to be encouraged or consoled, either by verbal or non-verbal means to encourage, to console, encouragement (Louw & Nida)
For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you. And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men indeed swear by the greater, and an oath for confirmation is for them an end of all dispute. Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath, that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us. (Hebrews 6:13 18 NKJV)
Luke 2:25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 2Cor. 7:7 and not only by his coming, but also by the consolation with which he was comforted in you, when he told us of your earnest desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more. Phil. 2:1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, Philem. 7 For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother. Heb. 6:18 that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us.
For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him;For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives. (Hebrews 12:3 6 NKJV)
THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT How Are We Comforted? We are all comforted by God's word (Rom 15:4- 5; 2 Thess 2:13-17; 1 Thess 4:13-18)... We are comforted by God's people... The Corinthians were comforted by Paul (2 Cor 2:7; 7:4-7) By the love shown by brethren to brethren (Philem 6-14)... Through the unity of fellowship (2 Cor 13:11; *Phil 2:1-4; *Eph 6:22-24)... By the faith of faithful brethren (2 Cor 7:13-16; 1 Thess 3:6-13)...
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing Life forevermore. (Psalms 133:1 3 NKJV)
THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT Why Are We Comforted? Not to just feel good about ourselves and our situation! But to comfort others (2 Cor 1:4 Cf Acts 20:9-12) Other English words for parakaleo are encourage, exhort, exhort, plead... John (Lk 3:15-*18) Peter (Acts 2:38-40,41)... Paul (1 Thess 2:10-*12; 1 Cor 1:10; Rom 12:1) Hebrew writer (Heb 13:20-23) Jude (Jude 3)...
