2 Corinthians 5:18-20

2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 Corinthians 5:18 reconciliation. These verses outline (1) the basis of Paul’s apostolic ministry of the new covenant (Paul’s own reconciliation to God through Christ); (2) its consequence (his ministry and message of reconciliation to the world for Christ); (3) its essential content (the forgiveness of sins because of Christ’s death); and (4) its call (on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God). ambassadors for Christ. Paul is God’s prophetic minister of the new covenant (2 Corinthians 3:4). He announces God’s “peace treaty” (see Isaiah 53:5) with those who will trust in Christ to free them from the penalty and power of sin (2 Corinthians 5:14; see Romans 5:11).