2 Corinthians 11:10; Christ Is In Me

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2 Corinthians 11:10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

The Roman province of Achaia covered the areas of southern Greece. It was here that the Corinthian church came into existence. The Apostle Paul was forward in testifying of the gospel work he has established there through the preaching of the gospel. Why was he bold in “boasting” of the gospel work established? Not for his glory but to defend his apostleship and the genuine work of the gospel.

MacDonald observed well, “He is doubtless referring here to his critics who used his abstinence as an argument against him. They said he realized he was not a true apostle, and that is why he did not insist on being supported by the Christians (1 Cor. 9). In spite of the charges of his critics, he will continue to boast that he served the Corinthians without taking any money from them.”

 The truth of Christ as Jesus testified in John 14:6-7 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. This vital truth that Jesus is indeed the Christ, the Apostle Paul truthfully declared for all who believe shall be saved – Romans 10:8-13 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand. (Romans 5:2) Amen.