The new creation changes the way believer’s view others, it changes their purpose, and lastly… The new creation changes the character of a believer’s ministry. Getting at the character of Paul’s ministry, the flavor of his ministry and Paul’s ethos as a minister is important for all Christians since every single believer is called to […]
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2 Cor 5-6 – Teaching #5: The New Creation and the Ministry of Reconciliation (pt2 of 3)
Second, the new creation changes changes the believer’s purpose in life. Why don’t we go straight to heaven the moment we are saved? We are a new creation. We have our ticket to heaven. Why doesn’t God just save us and zap us a split second after our baptism and whisk us away so that […]
2 Cor 5-6 – Teaching #5: The New Creation and the Ministry of Reconciliation (pt1 of 3)
Happy Mother’s Day! Today I want to talk about the new creation and the ministry of reconciliation. Main thesis: The new creation changes a few things in the life of a believer: 1) it changes the way they view others, 2) it changes their purpose, and 3) it changes the character of their ministry. Before […]
2 Corinthians 4-5 – Teaching #4: Eternity (pt3 of 3)
To recap, first, having an eternal perspective keeps the believer humble. Second, having an eternal perspective motivates us to live wisely in light of divine judgment. 3) Lastly, having an eternal perspective allows us to understand the goal of suffering. There are different reasons why we suffer. We suffer because of bad decisions. We suffer […]
2 Corinthians 4-5 – Teaching #4: Eternity (pt2 of 3)
2) Second, having an eternal perspective motivates us to live wisely. Before we get into this point, I want to clarify a common misunderstanding about heaven. 2 Cor 5 6 So, we are always confident and know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7 For we […]
2 Corinthians 4-5 – Teaching #4: Eternity (pt1 of 3)
Today, I want to talk about eternity. Having an eternal perspective. Having an eternal perspective does a few things for the believer: 1) keeps the believer humble, 2) motivates the believer to live wisely, and 3) allows the believer to understand the goal of suffering. Having an eternal perspective is so important in the Christian […]