Sunday Sermon | The Authority of Apostolic Ministry | 2 Corinthians | Part 10

Please join us as Pastor Patrick Joyner continues the series on 2 Corinthians. 2 Corinthians 6:1-13. Paul has been defending his apostleship and is drawing attention to the unique connection between apostle and the authority of the apostle as he proclaims the gospel.It’s the nature of mankind that necessitates continuous authoritative preaching and ministry. We require a continual proclamation of the gospel. We need the encouragement, the revelation of truth, the urgency by the power of the Holy Spirit to probe oneself such that we can see and repent of our sinfulness and truly enjoy this life God has given us. Redemption doesn’t make ministry unnecessary or optional.One of the themes in these verses is the concept of authority. Every molecule in creation works within the paradigm of authority. The same is true of sin; it’s commanded in a way that it’s removed by the power and authority of the Lord Jesus Christ.Our sinful flesh is resistant to authoritative biblical ministry. Paul has to contend not just for his authority but for authority itself.