What do you think II Cor 5:11 is saying (look at surrounding verses for context)?

Answer 1

(2 Cor 5:11) Paul said, "Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men."

What part of that is unclear to you?

Answer 2

I think nursenancy looked up the wrong verse. In 2 Cor 5:11, Paul is saying that they (the disciples) are trying to persuade men of the truth of the gospel of Christ because without repentence he knows they will have to face God's wrath for disabedience (aka, hell) He is saying that God knows their motivation for what they do and hopes that the Corinthians also understand that motivation. The disciples were concerned for the everlasting souls of these people out of Christ-like love.

Answer 3

2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

If you want to learn more about this then I recommend clicking on the link at the top of the Free Stuff page @ http://web.express56.com/~bromar/ where it takes you to the on line version of the book called the Judgment Seat of Christ. I read that book some years ago and it is one of the reasons I serve in several ministries today.

Answer 4

By my understanding it is talking about the fear of judgment. Paul was given a calling to spread the gospel to Gentiles, Kings, and Isrealites. Part of that calling was calling others to repentance, and running his church at the time. To do other wise would have put him in a position to be judged unworthy by our Lord.

I think looking at the calling of Saul can help clarify this a little.
Acts 9
12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.
13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.

Notice the last two verses. He has felt the pain associated with repentance. And he will have to suffer further to compleate his calling. When some one suffers to repent of their sins the will fear to offend the Lord ever again.

I think that is what this verse talks about. Pauls desire to ensure that not only he but all the saints he was responsible for and writing to in Corinth were prepared to meet and be judged by their lord.

Answer 5

Paul is speaking of the selflessness of ministry, and the rewards from it personally, and witnessing power of it to others.

cross references:
Heb 10:31
Rom 2:15
contrast - 1 Chron 21:11-13

Answer 6

1 Cor. 5:9 I have written you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— 10not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. 11But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

12What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? 13God will judge those outside. "Expel the wicked man from among you."


The key words are: "who calls himself a brother."

Paul is saying do not hang out with a believer, and be influenced by them, as they are not following Jesus. Non-believers have not given their hearts to Jesus, and are not expected to act like they have. But 'brothers', or fellow Christians are counterfeit believers if they are doing all the mentioned sins, or any others, that affect their very lifestyles, the essence of their souls, their values. They need to be led back to Jesus. <><.

Answer 7

The verses in the financial disaster are talking approximately issues that have been achieved by faith. So particular, each and all the flaws pronounced in each and each verse can stand on my own as being real.

Answer 8

When you read fear read respect, greatness, wonderment. It’s not fear in the sense of ‘be afraid’, but to respect, to be in awe.