Main Point: 2 Corinthians 3:6-11 identifies three defining qualities of the new covenant and shows how its surpassing glory brings transformation to our lives.

Main point: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 gives three answers to the question, “How does God measure effective ministry?”

Main point: 2 Corinthians 2:12–17 shows us four ways our sufficiency is in Christ so that the glory belongs to Him alone.

Main point: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 teaches three essential truths about forgiveness so that we may experience the blessings that come with faithfully and graciously handling sin.

Main point: Because God has dealt with us honestly and graciously in Christ, 2 Corinthians 1:12–2:4shows us four ways the church is called to live together with loving transparency.

Main point: In 2 Corinthians 1:1–11, we see four key ways God comforts His people in suffering, so that we as a church would be comforted and extend His comfort to one another.

Main point: 2 Corinthians gives us four views of our identity in Christ so that we will become more secure in our standing before God, strengthened in our battle against indwelling sin, emboldened in our witness for Christ, and steadfast in our suffering.