Is it clear how Paul makes the connections between basic elements of his gospel, his own self-defense and his appeal for genuine renewed fellowship with the Corinthians?
What role does the resurrection of Christ play in your religious beliefs and in those of your congregation?
Are the hopes for “glory” that Paul expresses ones that in some way or other you share?
Is the strategy of emphasizing shared beliefs to lay a foundation for reconciliation that Paul uses in this chapter effective?