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Paul wants to give the Corinthians who are well-disposed toward him another argument to defend him: the content of his message. What he proclaims is of crucial importance—because all people will one day appear before the judgment seat of Christ to give an account of their lives. This judgment also affects Christians, although for them it will not be a place of condemnation (cf. Romans 8:1).
For Paul, the focus of his proclamation is on reconciliation (vv. 18-19): God himself has reconciled the world to himself in Christ. Paul understands himself and his co-workers as "ambassadors for Christ." Through them, God calls people to repentance: This invitation is for everyone—and it is urgent. Therefore, Paul places his entire life in the service of this message.
For Reflection
What is it worth to me to tell others the message of Jesus?
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About this Plan
“It’s complicated”—that is probably an apt way to describe the relationship between Paul and the church in Corinth. His first letter was met with resistance: some rejected his criticism and even questioned his authority. Paul traveled to Corinth in person—a painful visit. After he returned, he wrote a severe letter in tears. The church responded: many repented. Paul heard about this from Titus and wrote again—our Second Letter to the Corinthians. It is a testimony to genuine reconciliation, to love that has been hurt, and to the divine power that can heal even broken relationships, even today.
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