Gal 1 teaches that the source of the Good News is God, not human wisdom, logic, or feelings. Paul said that the message he preaches is from “direct revelation from Jesus Christ himself” and is not based on human ideas or thought. Paul says our peace and grace in free living are results of the cross of Jesus, which acquitted us from all penalty of sin. He says , “this is why all glory belongs to God” , since He is the one who planned it to happen this way and He alone is responsible for “rescuing us from this evil world in which we live”. So, he warns not to be fooled into turning away to “a different way that pretends to be the Good News... which twists and changes the truth concerning Christ”.

In 2 Cor 13, Paul says that just as Christ is powerful when he deals with us and works in our lives, we are alive with Him and have His power when we deal with others. He says that if you have "genuine faith" , Christ will be among us and we will not oppose the truth, but will always stand for the truth. Humility in weakness will lead to strength and maturity. Paul encourages the brethren to "be joyful, ... encourage each other, live in harmony and peace... then the God of love and peace will be with you". Paul blesses the brethren in closing with wishes of the grace of Christ, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

In 2 Cor 12, Paul speaks of his remarkable vision from God of being "caught up into the third heaven", but he is careful not to boast about this experience. Paul next describes his "thorn" which God placed in his body to "keep (him) from getting proud". Whatever it was that was keeping him humble also reminded him of his constant need for God. He pleaded with God to take away the burden, but God said "My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness". Paul then explains that he is "content" with his weaknesses, which allows the power of Christ to work through him. He says that "for when I am weak, then I am strong", meaning that he is actually much stronger when God is the power working in him rather than relying on his own minuscule strength. Next, Paul explains that all his efforts have been for the brethren, with a pure motive of love for them. He says that he will continue to give himself for their spiritual good, even though it seems that the more he loves them the less they love him. Finally Paul explains that he is saying all this as "Christ's servant" to them, and everything he is doing is all for their edification.

In 2 Cor 11, Paul gives reasons to trust in his teachings, rather than " be led away from your pure and simple devotion to Christ". He warns those who would "believe whatever anyone tells you, even if they preach about a different Jesus... or a different kind of gospel". In this passage (and others) Paul describes himself as a weak speaker. So he asks not to be judged by his presentation abilities, but rather the content of his teaching. In this way, He "cut off opportunity" from those who desire to be regarded as doing the same work of the Lord in preaching the gospel. Paul warns believers not to be impressed and easily deceived by the fancy talk of such false teachers. Regarding himself, Paul boasted in his weakness in order to bring glory to God.

In 2 Cor 10 , Paul models before the brethren "the gentleness and kindness that Christ himself would use" and encourages them to use divinely powerful means ( prayer, faith, and love) to overcome rebellious ideas and disobedience. He says God's power can "break down every proud argument" and "lofty idea" that keeps people out of fellowship with Him. Paul says that in this way, we can "take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ".

2 Cor 8-9 discuss generosity in giving to the Lord. Paul encourages the eagerness and enthusiasm that was demonstrated by the church, despite their recent testing by many troubles. He commends their abundant joy and gracious attitude in giving. Paul boasts that not only did they consider it a privilege to help those in need, but they were prepared and ready to give cheerfully. Paul says those receiving their generous gifts "will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ and for the liberality of your contribution to them" and they will "pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you". Lord, help me to have this same eagerness and generosity to "excel in this gracious act of giving" that I might serve to help share the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In 2 Cor 7 , Paul explains that God uses us to show tough love towards our brethren to bring about cleansing from "all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God". We do not condemn our brethren, but hold them close in our hearts especially during their times of temptation and affliction. Though we may bring them to sorrow when we help them confront their sin, it is not "for the sake of the offender nor for the sake of the one offended", but that their sorrow would lead further into full repentance, "according to the will of God". We can rejoice together following this time of godly repentance, in renewed earnestness to obedience.