Sufficient by God: Ministers of the New Covenant (2 Corinthians 3:5–6)
Deep Dive into Sufficient by God: Ministers of the New Covenant (2 Corinthians 3:5–6)Paul’s defense of ministry establishes that sufficiency originates wholly and exclusively from God, decisively rejecting the modern temptation toward self-sufficiency. Paul denies any intrinsic competence, stamina, or spiritual ability within the minister, stating that nothing, not even the ability to form right conclusions, originates from "ourselves." Ministerial competence ($\text{ἱκανότης}$) is not achieved but is decisively bestowed by God, who actively qualifies ($\text{ἱκάνωσεν}$) His servants for…
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