Examples Of Reconciliation In Christianity

Apostle Paul commits us to a thorough consideration of the Christian faith and practice. Reconciliation is the substance, from the beginning to the very end, of the completeness in meaning in the life of a Christian. In relation to reconciliation, Paul teaches us that the ministry of reconciliation is not chiefly something that we do. Instead, he emphasizes that for Christians, the principle of reconciliation is something that has been done for us: Jesus Christ has reconciled us to God. In the Second Epistle to the Corinthians (5:17-21), Paul provides us with a precise statement regarding the establishing of a new condition, a new status, and a starting point for us in Christ Jesus. We are given a new beginning—throwing off the chains that held us in the slavery of sin—and by the grace of God all who are in Christ, by faith, are become a new creation. In evident, reconciliation is justification and atonement through the sacrifice of Christ. I intend to demonstrate how mankind is reconciled to God, through Jesus Christ, and through that reconciliation, we are as ambassadors of His Kingdom. (1) New creations and reconciliation to God; (2) The ministry of the word of reconciliation; and (3) Ambassadors for Jesus Christ.
Definition of II Corinthians 5:17-21 …show more content…
Now all things are of God who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. That is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in