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II Corinthians
Chapter
10
{Mental
Attitude Dynamic - Chapter 10 consists of 3 {Note: Paul is laying out the incorrect Corinthian critics attitude toward him . . . which he will then counter in the next verses. They are saying he was real friendly when Paul was face to face with them, but when he went away he wrote such a scathing letter that he was a different person -a split personality - a squeaking mouse to a roaring lion - false accusation.}
2~~But
I request, {Note: Paul's critics were well taught by Paul about the Old Sin Nature. When Paul yelled at them in I Corinthians, some would say 'Paul is out of fellowship' - walking according to the flesh (old sin nature).}
3~~For
we Walk around {Note: Semantics is the science of meanings in contrast to Phonetics which is the science of sounds. Paul is using 'Semantical' sarcasm against his critics here.}
4~~For
the weapons of our conflict
{Verses
5-12 Mental Attitude in the Angelic Conflict} {Note: In the Church Age, the devil is on the DEFENSE. He is still very dangerous in counter-attacking us however. Believers are the assault troops against him! Satan counter-attacks at the point of gnosis. When doctrine has been accepted and converted to epignosis, he can not attack it any more. Logismos is the Greek word for the system of thought when Satan is winning - influencing your viewpoint. Paul uses 'Noema' for the systems of thought when they succumb to the authority of The Christ.}
6~~Holding
in readiness {Note: This is a warning to post security in your soul against revolution - negative volition toward doctrine, scar tissue in your soul, emotional revolt, reversionism of the soul, general apostasy or human view in the soul. Each doctrine in your soul is a 'security troop' that makes up the divine garrison that protects your soul from cosmic viewpoint attack.}
7~~You
all are in the habit of looking at things
If
any one {believer/critic of Paul} {Note: Paul is saying the critics are so deep in reversionism all they have left is what they can NOT lose - Union with Christ - doctrine of eternal security. BUT, Paul has eternal security also . . . and in the next verses, he will now PULL RANK over them as an Apostle.}
8~~For
if I should glory a little to much concerning our authority {Note: Paul's authority comes from the Lord as all spiritual gifts come from God. Paul is not ashamed to use his authority when he lays it on the line to them because his doing so matches up with the Word of God . . . and his responsibility under the Lord.} Note: Kathairesis means destruction/'tear down' and Paul uses it here meaning the 'opposite of edification or building up' so would be 'tearing down' the edification complex of the soul . . . reversionism.}
9~~For
the purpose that {Note: Another false accusation against Paul was that he wrote many nasty letters trying to dominate the recipient through the use of fear.}
10~~Because
the letters, they allege,
11~~
Let such ones {critics} ponder this . . . {Note: Whether writing or teaching Paul says he is consistent. He says what has to be said based on the situation. Principal - withhold criticism if you do not have the facts to support your viewpoint.}
{Sarcasm
of Boldness of those in a Mutual Admiration Society in Corinthian Church} {Note: Sarcastically Paul is saying his critics are SO MUCH GREATER than he that he would not dare to join them - he is too low!} {Note: 'Krino' means to judge - so egkrino and sugkrino is a parathen-masia (sic) - humor and sarcasm in the Greek - he is saying they are judging him and thinking themselves so good.} {Note: Suniemi means to be inculcated with doctrine. It means 'wise' or to be able to apply doctrine to the situation.}
{Verses
13-18 Divine Viewpoint Dynamics}
14~~For
not reaching toward you with the gospel . . .
15~~
Not boasting
But
having and holding confidence,
16~~To
proclaim the gospel
17~~
"But, in contrast, {Note: This was a partial quote from Jeremiah 9:23 warning believers about reversionism.}
18~~
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