RESULTS OF THERESURRECTION

2 Corinthians 2:12-17

A New Way to Live (12-13)

•Preach the gospel of Christ, 12•A good creation•…was broken in sin…•But God made one way for you to be restored•Will you walk this One Way?

A New Way to Live (12-13)

•Preach the gospel of Christ, 12

•Pursue the growth of Christians, 13•Grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ•Produce the fruit of the Spirit

A New Identity in Christ (14-17)

•God leads us in triumphal procession, 14-16•Soldier?

A New Identity in Christ (14-17)

•God leads us in triumphal procession, 14-16•Slave•God conquers His enemies (Rom 5:10)• In this life we suffer (Rom 8:31-39)•Held captive by love (2 Cor 5:14)•Follow (Mt 16:24-26)

A New Identity in Christ (14-17)

•God leads us in triumphal procession, 14-16•Sacrifice, 14b-16 (Rom 12:1-2)•The Word of the Cross is distinctive, 14b•…is on display, 15•…is divisive, 16 (1 Cor 1:18-31)•…is daunting, 16b

A New Identity in Christ (14-17)

•God leads us in triumphal procession, 14-16

•God calls us to sincere proclamation, 17

A New Identity in Christ (14-17)

•God calls us to sincere proclamation, 17•NOT like a peddler• Independent•Dilutes the product•Personal gain is his highest good

A New Identity in Christ (14-17)

•God calls us to sincere proclamation, 17•Sincere (2 Cor 1:12)•Commissioned by God: ambassador (2 Cor 5:20)•Living in the sight of God• In Christ, speaking the Word of God

A New Identity in Christ (14-17)

•What drives your interaction with others?

•How do these metaphors affect your pride?

•What would it take for you to be sincere in your commission?

•Will you follow Jesus?

RESULTS OF THERESURRECTION

2 Corinthians 2:12-17