What is the second major theme Paul keeps pressing in 2 Corinthians?
The second major theme Paul keeps pressing in 2 Corinthians is that we are not under Law but under Grace. Alongside his defense of apostolic authority, this grace theme is constantly on his mind and preeminent in his writings, not only to the Corinthians but also in the letters that follow.
Les explains that throughout the second letter to the Corinthians, Paul is keeping two basic points before them. The first is that Paul must defend his apostleship, showing he has apostolic authority even though he did not walk with Christ up and down the roads of Palestine. The second thing constantly on his mind is that we are not under Law, we are under Grace. Les says these things will be preeminent in Paul's writings, not only to the Corinthians, but also as we go on through the other letters. This connects with Paul being brought into suffering and turmoil so Gentiles can have the tremendous Gospel of the Grace of God.