An overview of the historical background and theology of 2 Corinthians to help you develop your sermon series and apply it to your hearers. Corinth, like many other seaports throughout history, was ...

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"A man had two sons . . .” was a common way to begin a parable, especially one comparing good and bad sons. Matthew uses it to contrast one son, who promises to work in the vineyard but never shows up ...