selfless abandon the Lord had. Christ’s love, which had converted him, now compelled him (cf. 1 John 3:16). Later in discussing “the ministry of reconciliation” (2 Cor. 5:18–19), Paul developed the historical and objective implications of Christ’s atonement. His concern in those verses was the subjective application of the Savior’s objective work. All those who by faith entered into the benefits of Christ’s sacrifice (and now live spiritually) should respond by living selflessly and being involved