All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.
2 Corinthians 5:18
In 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Paul presents reconciliation as the heart of the gospel. It's not merely a human aspiration. It's God’s initiative, accomplished through Christ and entrusted to the Church. We are called to be ambassadors of this reconciliation, embodying the grace and peace of Christ in a world fractured by conflict and division.
It wasn’t easy for Jesus, who also said it would not be easy for us!
This calling is especially poignant when we consider the deep and painful divisions in places like Palestine and Israel. I know I need to learn, listen, and pray. I am not going to be of any use whatsoever without first seeking understanding from those involved while also walking with Christ in his Word.
Dr Munayer shares powerful insights into the spiritual and practical dimensions of peace making in a context of long-standing conflict.
For deeper reflection, I also recommend any the following articles:
These resources offer rich perspectives on how reconciliation is lived out in complex realities, and how the Church can respond faithfully.
Let us be a people who, grounded in Christ, seek peace, pursue justice, and extend grace – here in Aotearoa and to the ends of the earth.
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We have invited these writers to share their experiences, ideas and opinions in the hope that these will provoke thought, challenge you to go deeper and inspire you to put your faith into action. These articles should not be taken as the official view of the Nelson Diocese on any particular matter.
All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.
2 Corinthians 5:18
In 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Paul presents reconciliation as the heart of the gospel. It's not merely a human aspiration. It's God’s initiative, accomplished through Christ and entrusted to the Church. We are called to be ambassadors of this reconciliation, embodying the grace and peace of Christ in a world fractured by conflict and division.
It wasn’t easy for Jesus, who also said it would not be easy for us!
This calling is especially poignant when we consider the deep and painful divisions in places like Palestine and Israel. I know I need to learn, listen, and pray. I am not going to be of any use whatsoever without first seeking understanding from those involved while also walking with Christ in his Word.
Dr Munayer shares powerful insights into the spiritual and practical dimensions of peace making in a context of long-standing conflict.
For deeper reflection, I also recommend any the following articles:
These resources offer rich perspectives on how reconciliation is lived out in complex realities, and how the Church can respond faithfully.
Let us be a people who, grounded in Christ, seek peace, pursue justice, and extend grace – here in Aotearoa and to the ends of the earth.
Check out other articles in the
series below.
More articles in the
series are to come.
