A Cross-Shaped Life: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 as part of our sermon series, "A Cross-Shaped Life."  Paul's second letter to the Corinthians reveals three transformative truths about faith and spiritual sight. First, our ability to see Jesus as Savior comes entirely from God's mercy, not our own merit or intelligence. Paul recognized that before his conversion, he was spiritually blind and dead, unable to make spiritual decisions on his own. Second, this understanding of God's mercy should lead us to live with both humility and integrity, pursuing noble goals through honorable means. Third, when we truly grasp that salvation comes through mercy alone, it provides unshakeable strength during life's most difficult trials. Paul's transformation from persecutor to missionary demonstrates that God can open anyone's spiritually blind eyes through His mercy.   family, Bible, sermon, community