Free Bible Commentary
“2 Corinthians 11:1-4”
Categories: 2 Corinthians“I wish that you would bear with me in a little foolishness; but indeed you are bearing with me. For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, so that to Christ I might present you as a pure virgin. But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. For if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, you bear this beautifully.”
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Many of the brethren in Corinth were listening to the deceit of the false teachers who were working among them, much like Adam and Eve gave heed to the lies of Satan that the serpent used to persuade them to disobey God. These brethren had no problem “bearing with” the deceivers who did not have their best interests at heart, and yet they closed their hearts to the good intentions and the sound doctrine that Paul desired for them.
It amazes me how gullible people can willingly be with the predatory advances of wolves who mean to do them harm, especially when it comes to religion. When you find someone who you know you can trust to teach you the truth, even when the truth is unpleasant to hear; please don’t close your ears to their pleas and warnings in favor of those who would tickle your ears with delightful lies.
The doctrine of Christ is “simplicity and purity” at its best (verse 3). When someone tries to teach you things that are very confusing and convoluted, that’s very likely an indicator that they are not teaching the simple, pure, Truth of Christ.
The doctrine of Premillennialism is a prime example of complicated and contradictory teaching. It takes a lot of twisting and contorting of the Scripture to teach that Christ will return to set up an earthly kingdom and reign over it for a thousand years after a seven year period of Great Tribulation on earth. That is just not plainly taught in the Bible and, in fact, contradicts many things that ARE clearly taught.
Christ’s kingdom is spiritual not physical (Luke 17:21; John 3:5-8; Romans 14:17). Jesus established it when He arose from the grave and ascended into heaven (Mark 9:1: Acts 2:30-31). The kingdom of God IS the church of Christ (Mathew 16:18-19; 1 Corinthians 4:20; Colossians 1:13). When Christ returns, He will deliver the kingdom up to the Father, not establish it on earth (1 Corinthians 15:23-24).
Please to not be deceived or beguiled by cunning and craftiness! Stick to the simple Truth in all things spiritual!
Please read 2 Corinthians 11:5-11 for tomorrow!
Have a great day!
- Louie Taylor
