The ministry of reconciliation transforms us at our very core, as demonstrated by the Apostle Paul's dramatic conversion from persecutor to apostle. In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul teaches that Christ's reconciling work changes how we view ourselves and others. Once reconciled to God, we no longer see people according to worldly standards but as potential recipients of God's grace. This transformation creates a new identity in Christ, where old things pass away and everything becomes new. The foundation for healing all relationships begins with being reconciled to God, which enables us to become ministers of reconciliation to others.