2 Corinthians 2 parts Chapters 1 9 Chapters

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2 Corinthians • • 2 parts Chapters 1 -9 Chapters 10 -13 Rejoicing because

2 Corinthians • • 2 parts Chapters 1 -9 Chapters 10 -13 Rejoicing because there is comfort in affliction

2 Corinthians Trials The Eternal Weight of Glory

2 Corinthians Trials The Eternal Weight of Glory

A Wonderful Detour • Chapters 2 – 7 • The true nature and high

A Wonderful Detour • Chapters 2 – 7 • The true nature and high calling of Christian ministry

Paul’s Description of Ministry (1) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The Triumphant nature

Paul’s Description of Ministry (1) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The Triumphant nature of ministry The Accredited nature of ministry The Superior nature of ministry The Honest nature of ministry The Suffering nature of ministry The Hopeful nature of ministry

2 Corinthians 5: 11 -6: 10 Ministry (part three) Motivation, Reconciliation & Approved!

2 Corinthians 5: 11 -6: 10 Ministry (part three) Motivation, Reconciliation & Approved!

The Devoted nature of ministry (11 -17) • MOTIVATED BY THE FEAR OF THE

The Devoted nature of ministry (11 -17) • MOTIVATED BY THE FEAR OF THE LORD (1113) • 5: 10 “we will appear before the judgement seat of Christ” • Persuade men • Vs 13 if people think we are crazy, it is for God to judge or it is a matter between God and me, but it is always for the glory of God and for their benefit.

The Devoted nature of ministry • • MOTIVATED BY THE LOVE OF CHRIST (14

The Devoted nature of ministry • • MOTIVATED BY THE LOVE OF CHRIST (14 -17) Why is Paul driven to live such a selfless life? This should motivate us to live for Christ 2 Consequences: – Vs 16 Paul ceases to make superficial judgments based upon appearance – Vs 17 if you are in Christ you are a new creation

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2) • • It is all

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2) • • It is all about God! All this is from God… vs 18 God reconciles us to Himself… vs 18, 19 God gives us the ministry of reconciliation vs 19

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2) • PAUL HAS BEEN GIVEN

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2) • PAUL HAS BEEN GIVEN A MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION (18 -19) • We cannot be minsters of this reconciliation unless we have first been reconciled to God ourselves • The "message of reconciliation" has been committed to us.

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2) • PAUL PLEADS WITH THEM

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2) • PAUL PLEADS WITH THEM TO BE RECONCILED TO GOD (20 -21) • We plead for God and on Christ's behalf. • Jesus became sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2)

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2)

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2) • PAUL URGES THEM NOT

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2) • PAUL URGES THEM NOT TO RECEIVE GOD'S GRACE IN VAIN (1 -2) • Paul’s passion… • We try to persuade others. vs 11 • Christ’s love compels us. vs 14 • We are convinced. vs 14 • From now on. . . vs 18 • We implore you on Christ’s behalf. vs 20 • As God’s co-workers we urge you. vs 1

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2) • PAUL URGES THEM NOT

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2) • PAUL URGES THEM NOT TO RECEIVE GOD'S GRACE IN VAIN (1 -2) • What does that mean? • Refusing to purify themselves of everything that can contaminate the body and soul. • Allowing a chasm to develop between faith and conduct. • Embracing a different Gospel

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2) • PAUL URGES THEM NOT

The Reconciling nature of ministry (5: 18 -6: 2) • PAUL URGES THEM NOT TO RECEIVE GOD'S GRACE IN VAIN (1 -2) • Paul’s appeal is serious and it is urgent. • The time is now, today, nhasi. • There is great danger if you delay. • Do we sense the urgency of the times?

The Approved nature of ministry (3 -10) • Paul’s deep desire not to get

The Approved nature of ministry (3 -10) • Paul’s deep desire not to get in the way of the people hearing and receiving the Gospel. • He does not want to discredit his God-given ministry. • The life of a Christian minister should be the most attractive advert for the Gospel.

The Approved nature of ministry (3 -10) • To what does Paul point to

The Approved nature of ministry (3 -10) • To what does Paul point to as accrediting his ministry? • Vs 4 Paul talks about conditions and situations he found himself in. • Vs 5 Paul talks about things that were done to him by other people. • Vs 6 b-7 Paul conducted himself when in these situations. .

The Approved nature of ministry (3 -10) • • • Glory Good reports Genuine

The Approved nature of ministry (3 -10) • • • Glory Good reports Genuine Known Living Not killed Always rejoicing Making many rich Possessing everything • • • Dishonour Bad reports Imposter Unknown Dying Beaten Sorrowful Poor Having nothing

The Approved nature of ministry (3 -10)

The Approved nature of ministry (3 -10)