"The Simplicity That is in Christ"

Everton Park - 3rd August 2014 am

Suffering, Weakness and Power: 2 Corinthians
#17 - "The Simplicity That is in Christ"

2 Corinthians 11:1-21a
Genesis 3:1-7a

1. Eve corrupted from the simplicity
   a) The simplicity of the covenant relationship
   b) The duplicity of Satan

   • Questioning the Word of God
   • Selectively reading the Word of God
   • Rethinking how God speaks
     c) The deceit of self-glory

2. The Church corrupted from the simplicity
   a) The simplicity of the new covenant relationship
   b) The duplicity of angels of light
   c) The deceit of self-glory

3. Return to the simplicity of the gospel
   a) The simplicity of our covenant relationship
   b) The simplicity of the light of God's Word

   • Not questioning the Word of God
   • Not selectively reading the Word of God
   • Not rethinking how God speaks
     c) The glory of self-denial