Encounter the Truth

Paul declares that ‘now is the favourable time…now is the day of salvation.’ The message of the gospel is urgent; time is short. And Paul models in his ministry what it looks like to serve with radical urgency given the shortness of the time. Do we share his same urgency? Would we bear the same cost?

Paul declares that ‘now is the favourable time…now is the day of salvation.’ The message of the gospel is urgent; time is short. And Paul models in his ministry what it looks like to serve with radical urgency given the shortness of the time. Do we share his same urgency? Would we bear the same cost?

Authentic ministry proclaims a message focused on Christ—that in him we are re-created, reconciled and made righteous. It’s the gospel that shaped Paul's ministry and his outlook on people. And it should shape our outlook and our ministry too.

Authentic ministry proclaims a message focused on Christ—that in him we are re-created, reconciled and made righteous. It’s the gospel that shaped Paul's ministry and his outlook on people. And it should shape our outlook and our ministry too.

Knowing our weakness and frailty as servants of the gospel, we long for our heavenly home and we learn to walk by faith. With this eternal perspective, we seek to use our time here below to please him, remembering that we will one day stand before him.

Knowing our weakness and frailty as servants of the gospel, we long for our heavenly home and we learn to walk by faith. With this eternal perspective, we seek to use our time here below to please him, remembering that we will one day stand before him.

Ministers of the gospel and servants of Jesus Christ are fragile vessels for the gospel. The vessel is unimpressive, but the treasure within is wonderful. This frailty of the body—and the weakness of the servant—reflects ultimately the death of Jesus—and allows the life of Jesus to shine through.

Ministers of the gospel and servants of Jesus Christ are fragile vessels for the gospel. The vessel is unimpressive, but the treasure within is wonderful. This frailty of the body—and the weakness of the servant—reflects ultimately the death of Jesus—and allows the life of Jesus to shine through.

The light of the gospel shines into our hearts to bring salvation—and the light of the truth characterizes authentic gospel ministry. It is the open and truthful proclamation of Jesus Christ, marked by clarity and integrity.

The light of the gospel shines into our hearts to bring salvation—and the light of the truth characterizes authentic gospel ministry. It is the open and truthful proclamation of Jesus Christ, marked by clarity and integrity.