2 Corinthians For You - For reading, for feeding, for leading - Paperback

Paul’s Most Personal Letter. God’s Most Surprising Grace.

Of all the letters Paul wrote, 2 Corinthians is the most raw, the most personal, and in many ways the most searching. Here is an apostle stripped of pretence — defending his ministry, bearing his wounds, pouring out his heart to a church that has turned away from him, and through it all pointing relentlessly to the surpassing glory of Christ.

In 2 Corinthians For You, Gary Millar walks readers carefully and compassionately through this deeply personal letter. He opens up Paul’s heart — a heart shaped by the love of Christ and aching for wayward spiritual children to return to the gospel they have drifted from. And in doing so, he helps readers see not just Paul’s heart, but their own: the places where suffering has confused them, where ministry has discouraged them, where the glory of the gospel has grown dim.

This is a book that will challenge you, comfort you, and send you back to Christ.

What This Book Covers

Gary Millar works expositionally through all thirteen chapters of 2 Corinthians, tracing the letter’s deeply personal argument and its soaring theological heights:

• Paul’s defence of his ministry (2 Corinthians 1–2) — Suffering, comfort, and the God who consoles his servants in every affliction
• The glory of the new covenant (2 Corinthians 3–5) — The surpassing splendour of the gospel ministry and why we do not lose heart
• The great exchange (2 Corinthians 5) — The heart of the gospel: God making sinners the righteousness of God in Christ
• Appeals for reconciliation (2 Corinthians 6–7) — Paul’s pastoral plea for the Corinthians to open their hearts and return fully to God
• Generosity and grace (2 Corinthians 8–9) — What the gospel produces in the lives of those who have truly grasped it
• Paul’s defence against false apostles (2 Corinthians 10–12) — The upside-down nature of true Christian ministry: strength made perfect in weakness
• The power of weakness (2 Corinthians 12–13) — Paul’s thorn, God’s sufficient grace, and the glory of a cruciform life

What Readers Will Learn

• Why 2 Corinthians is one of the most important letters in the New Testament for understanding Christian ministry
• How Paul’s suffering was not a contradiction of his apostolic calling but a confirmation of it
• What the new covenant means and why its glory surpasses everything that came before it
• Why the great exchange of 2 Corinthians 5:21 is one of the most profound statements of the gospel in all of Scripture
• How genuine Christian generosity flows from a deep grasp of the grace of Christ
• What it looks like to lead and serve with integrity in a culture that prizes power, eloquence, and influence
• Why God’s grace is truly sufficient — even in the most painful and bewildering seasons of life

How to Use This Book

2 Corinthians For You serves readers in a variety of settings:

• Personal devotions — A rich and nourishing companion for daily or weekly reading through 2 Corinthians
• Sermon preparation — A trustworthy expository guide for pastors preaching through Paul’s most personal letter
• Small group studies — Substantial enough to generate deep discussion and genuine application
• Cover-to-cover reading — Accessible and absorbing enough to read straight through as a book

Who Should Read This Book

This book is for you if you are:

• A pastor or ministry worker who knows the weight of serving a struggling or wayward congregation
• A layperson wanting to understand one of Paul’s most challenging and rewarding letters
• A Christian going through suffering who needs to hear Paul’s word that God’s grace is sufficient
• A small group leader looking for a solid expository guide to lead others through 2 Corinthians
• A preacher preparing to teach through 2 Corinthians with care and pastoral depth
• Anyone who has ever felt weak, discouraged, or confused in the Christian life — and needs to be reminded that the power belongs to God, not to us

About the Author

Gary Millar is Principal of Queensland Theological College in Brisbane, Australia, and a widely respected Bible teacher and preacher. He has spent decades training gospel ministers and teaching the Scriptures in churches and conferences around the world. Gary is known for his combination of careful biblical scholarship and warm, direct pastoral application. He is the author of several books, including works on prayer and preaching, and brings to 2 Corinthians For You a deep love for Paul’s letters and a pastor’s heart for the church.

About the For You Series

2 Corinthians For You is part of the God’s Word For You series published by The Good Book Company — a library of expository guides designed to sit between a daily devotional and a full academic commentary. Each volume offers:

• Careful, verse-by-verse attention to the biblical text
• Accessibility for non-scholars without sacrificing depth
• Rich application for personal life, ministry, and preaching
• Flexibility for devotional reading, group study, or sermon preparation