Gospel Servants:
Suffering, Sincerity, and the Spirit’s Power in 2 Corinthians
For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 2 Corinthians 4:5
The Apostle Paul’s relationship with the Church in Corinth is long and complicated. Despite his demonstrated love and commitment to them, Paul’s ongoing suffering is leveraged to question his authority and sincerity as a minister of Jesus’ message of salvation.
In his second letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul confidently opens his heart to a church questioning his ministry and, in doing so, gives us an incredible picture of what it means to be a true servant of the gospel.
Authentic ministry is not marked by outward success, impressive credentials, or worldly strength, but by Spirit-empowered endurance, integrity, and weakness that displays God’s glory.
Join us at Liberti Church this spring for “Gospel Servants: Suffering, Sincerity, and the Spirit’s Power in 2 Corinthians.” Together, we’ll seek to rediscover the beauty and cost of serving Jesus and his mission. Through Paul’s combination of personal testimony and theological depth, we’ll see how our ministry—whether in the workplace, the home, or the church - is shaped by faithful suffering and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.