Paul's final prayer in his second letter to the Church at Corinth
Paul's prayer in 2 Corinthians 13:14 is this: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."
This is the only time Paul concludes a letter with this Trinitarian doxology.
In his commentary on 2 Corinthians published in 2003, MacArthur states: "The love of God the Father caused Him to plan redemption and choose those who would be saved (John 3:16; Rom. 5:8-10). It was through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ in dying as a sacrifice for sins that salvation was effected for the redeemed (Rom. 5:6; 1 Cor. 15:3; 1 Peter 3:18; 1 John 2:2). As a result of salvation, believers are ushered into the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, as He indwells them (Rom. 8:9,11; 1 Cor. 6:19; Gal. 6:9) and places them into the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:13)" (pages 488-489).
For a more comprehensive unpacking of this verse, read chapter 9 of A. W. Pink's The Ability of God (formerly published as Gleanings from Paul).
This is the only time Paul concludes a letter with this Trinitarian doxology.
In his commentary on 2 Corinthians published in 2003, MacArthur states: "The love of God the Father caused Him to plan redemption and choose those who would be saved (John 3:16; Rom. 5:8-10). It was through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ in dying as a sacrifice for sins that salvation was effected for the redeemed (Rom. 5:6; 1 Cor. 15:3; 1 Peter 3:18; 1 John 2:2). As a result of salvation, believers are ushered into the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, as He indwells them (Rom. 8:9,11; 1 Cor. 6:19; Gal. 6:9) and places them into the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:13)" (pages 488-489).
For a more comprehensive unpacking of this verse, read chapter 9 of A. W. Pink's The Ability of God (formerly published as Gleanings from Paul).
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