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2 Corinthians 5

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2 Corinthians 5 . 1

1 Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.C2 Corinthians 05:1-15TOSK2 Corinthians 5:1

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2 For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,TOSK2 Corinthians 5:2

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3 because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked.TOSK2 Corinthians 5:3

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4 So while we are in this tent, we groan under our burdens, because we do not wish to be unclothed but clothed, so that our mortality may be swallowed up by life.TOSK2 Corinthians 5:4

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5 And God has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.TOSK2 Corinthians 5:5TTBook of Life (God's Record of the Elect)

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6 Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord.C2 Corinthians 05:6-8TOSK2 Corinthians 5:6

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7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.C2 Corinthians 05:6-8TOSK2 Corinthians 5:7TTSpies and Unbelief (Testing God's Promise)

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8 We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.C2 Corinthians 05:6-8TOSK2 Corinthians 5:8

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9 So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it.TOSK2 Corinthians 5:9

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10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.TOSK2 Corinthians 5:10

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11 Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.TOSK2 Corinthians 5:11

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12 We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the heart.TOSK2 Corinthians 5:12

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13 If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.TOSK2 Corinthians 5:13

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14 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.TOSK2 Corinthians 5:14

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15 And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again.TOSK2 Corinthians 5:15

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16 So from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.TOSK2 Corinthians 5:16

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17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!IPIsaiah 43:18-19 Isaiah 66:22 Isaiah 65:17 Genesis 1:1C2 Corinthians 05:17-21TOSK2 Corinthians 5:17TTChurch as Israel (New Covenant People) Jacob (Transformed Supplanter) New Creation (Cosmic Redemption) New Exodus (Second Exodus Pattern) New Moons (Renewal and Rest) Return from Exile (Restoration and Hope)LTCreation and New Creation

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18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:C2 Corinthians 05:17-21TOSK2 Corinthians 5:18TTGarden Commission (Extending Sacred Space) Peace-Offering (Fellowship with God) Trespass-Offering (Restitution and Restoration)

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19 that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.C2 Corinthians 05:17-21TOSK2 Corinthians 5:19

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20 Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.C2 Corinthians 05:17-21TOSK2 Corinthians 5:20