The Corinthians are to make the right judgement on true gospel ministers and ministry. The Corinthians must respond to Paul as the true gospel minister, receiving him and his ministry and rejecting the disobedience and … Read More
Authentic Gospel Ministry – Gospel Generosity
Gospel people are generous people. Calling on the Corinthians to meet their financial commitment, in response to the gospel, for the sake of those in need and for the glory of God.
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Authentic Gospel Ministry – The Encouragement of Gospel Grief
After laying out the case for embracing him and his ministry, Paul rejoices that the Corinthians have shown godly grief when confronted with their sin.
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Authentic Gospel Ministry – Faultless Gospel Ministry
Paul makes a final appeal to the Corinthians to receive the grace of God through his faultless ministry, and heed God’s promises to separate from the false teachers.
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Authentic Gospel Ministry – The Life of Faith and Ministry in Light of Eternal Glory
The great promise and hope of all believers is the eternal, glorious future. In light of that future, Christians are to live by faith, courageously seeking to please the Lord, and to persuade unbelievers to … Read More
Authentic Gospel Ministry – The Unimpressive Gospel Ministry of the Powerful Gospel
Paul does not lose heart in his gospel ministry, pressing on in plain preaching and personal weakness, because the gospel itself and God is powerful.
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Authentic Gospel Ministry – The Gospel of Death and Life
Paul writes to show the Corinthians that not only is the new covenant ministry of the Spirit surpassingly better than the old, but also that the Spirit leads us to hope, confidence, and boldness in … Read More
Authentic Gospel Ministry – The Gospel of Faithfulness and Love
Paul defends his trustworthiness based upon his clear sincerity, his gospel-shaped character, his abundant loving concern, and writes to rebuild his trust with the Corinthians.
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Authentic Gospel Ministry – The Gospel of Comfort in Affliction
God’s all-encompassing mercy and comfort comforts Paul and all believers, so that they can bring comfort to others. In our affliction, we receive comfort from God so that we can comfort others in affliction.
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King of Crowns – The Resurrected King
Jesus Christ was raised to be the King with all authority. So, we should trust in and live for the resurrected King who is in control over the present and the future.
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