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 commande ...