In this Bible study on 2 Corinthians 1:21–24, Fr. Gabriel reflects on how God establishes and anoints believers, sealing them with the Holy Spirit as a pledge of what is to come. He emphasizes that Paul’s authority is rooted not in control but in service—to build up, not dominate. The true foundation of Christian life, Fr. Gabriel reminds us, is joy and stability in Christ, nurtured by leaders who labor for our growth in faith.