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Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus (SFL; 2 Corinthians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus) is unavailable, but you can change that!

Ministering in the spirit and strength of Jesus illustrates how strength, power, and spiritual leadership operate when defined by the gospel demonstrated by Jesus Christ. This study will help you share in the attitudes and actions of the one who came not to lord it over others or to be served, but rather to serve and give Himself in love for others.

MOTIVE FOR MINISTRY (2 COR. 5:12–15) Paul found himself in the awkward position of having to defend the legitimacy of his ministry to some of the Corinthians. As immature Christians, they were evaluating Paul on the basis of worldly and superficial criteria. In verse 14, Paul reveals the heartbeat of all genuine and authentic ministry. What seems to be Paul’s motivation for ministry? (5:14) Paul writes, “for the love of Christ compels us.” Paul had allowed the Holy Spirit to purify his inner motives
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