2 Corinthians 13 Round Two: Be Joyful and Grow

A loving challenge can feel like sandpaper on the soul, yet it’s often the clearest sign that someone believes in our growth. We walk through 2 Corinthians 13 and watch Paul thread tenderness with authority, urging us to examine our faith, reject self-serving patterns, and stand firm in truth. His aim is not to shame, but to strengthen. He wants a church that is joyful, mature, encouraging, and at peace—evidence that the God of love and peace is truly among us. We open with the human side of...