II Corinthians 2:1-4
Effective Leadership Is Sensitive to Others
II Corinthians 2:5-11
Forgiveness For The Sinner
II Corinthians 2:12-17
The Triumph of Christ
II Corinthians 3:1-3
We May Be The Only Bible Some People Read
II Corinthians 3:4-11
The Spirit, Not The Letter
II Corinthians 3:12-18
When One Turns to The Lord The Veil is Removed
II Corinthians 4:1-6
By God’s Grace I Will Not Quit
II Corinthians 4:7-18
Cast Down But Not Conquered
II Corinthians 5:1-9
Assurance of The Resurrection
II Corinthians 5:10-13
Bringing People to God
II Corinthians 5:14-21
Be Reconciled to God
II Corinthians 6:1-10
Marks of The Ministry
II Corinthians 7:1-7
The Church Makes Paul Happy
II Corinthians 7:8-16
Godly Sorrow Produces Repentance
II Corinthians 8:1-6
Giving is More Blessed Than Receiving
II Corinthians 8:7-15
Christ Our Pattern
II Corinthians 8:16-24
Collection For The Saints In Jerusalem
Be Reconciled to God
II Corinthians 5:14–21
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In 1858, Francis Ridley Havegal visited Germany with her father, who was being treated for an eye problem. While in a pastor’s home, she saw a painting of the crucifixion with words under it ... More
In verses 14 and 15 Paul comes to two conclusions:
1. The total depravity of man (v. 14). If Christ died for all, then all must be dead in their trespasses and sin.
2. God’s purpose for saving us (v. 15). He died that we might live through Him and for Him, and one day with Him.
In this passage (vv. 16-21) Paul summarizes the power of the Gospel and that which motivates his whole Christian life. Christ died for all, and the old self of the Christian died in that death. He arose a new man. In this newness of life, he has acquired a new set of standards.
Application
As a Christian, I am Christ’s ambassador in this world. Therefore, if sinners reject me and my message, it is Jesus Christ who is actually rejected. What a great privilege it is to serve Him!
II Corinthians 5:14-21 (English Standard Version)
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