What Died When You Did?
Discussion Questions for 2 Corinthians 5-6:
- Read verse 15. What does it practically mean to no longer live for ourselves? How might this reshape our goals and motivations?
- Read verse 16. How does seeing others “not according to the flesh” change how we treat other people, even those who frustrate or anger us?
- Read verse 17. What does it mean to be a new creation? What old things have passed away, and what new things has God brought you? When?
- Read verses 18–20. Why is it important to read these verses as a cluster (including verse 20) to avoid the idea of universal salvation? Note verse 20. What role does our response play in reconciliation with God?
- Read verse 21. What does it mean to become “the righteousness of God in Him”? How does this go beyond being merely forgiven?
- Read verses 6:14–16. How should our identity as righteousness and light shape the (marriage) partnerships and priorities we form in the world?
- Read verses 6:17–18. What does it mean to come out and be separate without becoming self-righteous or isolated? How does knowing you’re God’s child shape your confidence and compassion?
