Pauls Epistles

Paul and the Ministry

Paul and the Ministry – The Solemnity of the New Covenant Ministry

2 Cor. 2:14-17

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson introduces a short series of messages devoted to the nature of the Apostle Paul's ministry. Dr. Johnson uses a passage from the Apostle's later letter to Corinth to discuss what Paul saw as the essentials of his service.

The Supremacy of the New Covenant Ministry

2 Cor. 3:1-11

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Paul's explanation of his ministry as being one that supercedes the law of the Ancient Hebrews.

The Boldness of the New Covenant Ministry

2 Cor. 3:12-18

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on the glory form which the Apostle Paul drew his confidence in God's relationship with man as a result of Christ's sacrifice.

The Sufferings of the Ministry

2 Cor. 4:1-16

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on Paul's words about his sufferings on behalf of the gospel of Christ. Dr. Johnson points out who Paul saw as the true adversary to his ministry.

The Supports of the New Covenant Ministry

2 Cor. 4:16

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Paul's focus during his sufferings.

The Strategy of the New Covenant Ministry, part I

2 Cor. 5:11

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson explains Pauls commitment to the ministry of the gospel as one "constrained by Christ's love."

The Strategy of the New Covenant Ministry, part II

2 Cor. 5:11

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his examination of what Paul states bound him to ministry and made him an ambassador of Christ.

The Principles of a Winner

Col. 2:6-15

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on Paul's philosophy of a Christian winner.

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