Paul speaks of the ministry of reconciliation. But what does he mean by this? Merriam-Webster defines reconcile as “to restore to friendship or harmony.”[1] Paul had just explained that he had found new life in Christ and then explained how this came about. 2 Corinthians 5: 18 But all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself …
Paul deals with correction and conflict in 2 Corinthians. Paul planted the church in Corinth on his second missionary trip and stayed there for eighteen months before planting other churches. Later, he received a message from a friend that the church was struggling with some problems. Paul wrote a letter with advice as he attempted …
Have you ever considered reconciliation as spiritual warfare? The devil desperately wants to keep us divided. Division in the church casts a shadow on our message of Jesus as Savior. If we who claim to follow Jesus can’t get along, how will anyone? In Romans 12, Paul urges us to genuinely love each other (v9), …