1. 2 Corinthians 2 parts Chapters 1-9 Chapters 10-13
Rejoicing because there is comfort in affliction

2. The Eternal Weight of Glory
2 Corinthians
Trials
The Eternal Weight of Glory

3. A Wonderful Detour Chapters 2 – 7
The true nature and high calling of Christian ministry

4. Paul’s Description of Ministry (1)
The Triumphant nature of ministry
The Accredited nature of ministry
The Superior nature of ministry
The Honest nature of ministry
The Suffering nature of ministry
The Hopeful nature of ministry

5. 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:10 Ministry (part three) Motivation, Reconciliation & Approved!

6. The Devoted nature of ministry (11-17)
MOTIVATED BY THE FEAR OF THE LORD (11-13)
5:10 “we will all appear before the judgement seat of Christ”
Persuade men
Vs13 if people think we are crazy, it is for God to judge or it is a matter between God and me, but it is always for the glory of God and for their benefit.

7. The Devoted nature of ministry
MOTIVATED BY THE LOVE OF CHRIST (14-17)
Why is Paul driven to live such a selfless life?
This should motivate us to live for Christ
2 Consequences:
Vs16 Paul ceases to make superficial judgments based upon appearance
Vs17 if you are in Christ you are a new creation

8. The Reconciling nature of ministry (5:18-6:2)
It is all about God!
All this is from God… vs18
God reconciles us to Himself… vs18, 19
God gives us the ministry of reconciliation vs19

9. The Reconciling nature of ministry (5:18-6:2)
PAUL HAS BEEN GIVEN A MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION (18-19)
We cannot be minsters of this reconciliation unless we have first been reconciled to God ourselves
The "message of reconciliation" has been committed to us.

10. The Reconciling nature of ministry (5:18-6:2)
PAUL PLEADS WITH THEM TO BE RECONCILED TO GOD (20-21)
We plead for God and on Christ's behalf.
Jesus became sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

11. The Reconciling nature of ministry (5:18-6:2)

12. The Reconciling nature of ministry (5:18-6:2)
PAUL URGES THEM NOT TO RECEIVE GOD'S GRACE IN VAIN (1-2)
Paul’s passion…
We try to persuade others. vs11
Christ’s love compels us. vs14
We are convinced. vs14
From now on... vs18
We implore you on Christ’s behalf. vs20
As God’s co-workers we urge you. vs1

13. The Reconciling nature of ministry (5:18-6:2)
PAUL URGES THEM NOT TO RECEIVE GOD'S GRACE IN VAIN (1-2)
What does that mean?
Refusing to purify themselves of everything that can contaminate the body and soul.
Allowing a chasm to develop between faith and conduct.
Embracing a different Gospel

14. The Reconciling nature of ministry (5:18-6:2)
PAUL URGES THEM NOT TO RECEIVE GOD'S GRACE IN VAIN (1-2)
Paul’s appeal is serious and it is urgent.
The time is now, today, nhasi.
There is great danger if you delay.
Do we sense the urgency of the times?

15. The Approved nature of ministry (3-10)
Paul’s deep desire not to get in the way of the people hearing and receiving the Gospel.
He does not want to discredit his God-given ministry.
The life of a Christian minister should be the most attractive advert for the Gospel.

16. The Approved nature of ministry (3-10)
To what does Paul point to as accrediting his ministry?
Vs4 Paul talks about conditions and situations he found himself in.
Vs5 Paul talks about things that were done to him by other people.
Vs6b-7 Paul conducted himself when in these situations..

17. The Approved nature of ministry (3-10)
Glory
Good reports
Genuine
Known
Living
Not killed
Always rejoicing
Making many rich
Possessing everything
Dishonour
Bad reports
Imposter
Unknown
Dying
Beaten
Sorrowful
Poor
Having nothing

18. The Approved nature of ministry (3-10)