Encounter the Truth

Gospel ministry is marked by the power of the Spirit, by freedom, and by glorious transformation of people into the image of Christ. There is nothing more wonderful in all the world.

Gospel ministry is marked by the power of the Spirit, by freedom, and by glorious transformation of people into the image of Christ. There is nothing more wonderful in all the world.

The servant of Christ is to live out the gospel and be the fragrance of Christ everywhere—in showing grace to other believers, in speaking the truth with boldness, and in witnessing with integrity.

The servant of Christ is to live out the gospel and be the fragrance of Christ everywhere—in showing grace to other believers, in speaking the truth with boldness, and in witnessing with integrity.

Paul models for us a godly sincerity in his dealings with the Corinthians. But his model is grounded in gospel reality: all God’s promises find their “yes” and their fulfilment in Jesus Christ. God keeps his word, and so should his servants.

Paul models for us a godly sincerity in his dealings with the Corinthians. But his model is grounded in gospel reality: all God’s promises find their “yes” and their fulfilment in Jesus Christ. God keeps his word, and so should his servants.

Paul has experienced comfort from God himself in the midst of affliction—and he knows that this has happened so that he might be a comfort to others. God’s servants will face difficulty, but we know that God will minister His grace to us that we might be a blessing to others.

Paul has experienced comfort from God himself in the midst of affliction—and he knows that this has happened so that he might be a comfort to others. God’s servants will face difficulty, but we know that God will minister His grace to us that we might be a blessing to others.

It would be nice to imagine that being a Christian would mean we never encountered conflict any more—conflict with one another, conflict within the church. But sadly, the sinful nature within each one of us is such that we fail relationally and need to deal with the fallout. What do we do when others sin against us? Jesus says to pursue reconciliation and extend forgiveness. These are vital lessons for each of us to learn

It would be nice to imagine that being a Christian would mean we never encountered conflict any more—conflict with one another, conflict within the church. But sadly, the sinful nature within each one of us is such that we fail relationally and need to deal with the fallout. What do we do when others sin against us? Jesus says to pursue reconciliation and extend forgiveness. These are vital lessons for each of us to learn.