Key Verse: "We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ…" (ESV)
Aim: To understand that church life and ministry is serious
I. Doctrine: God's Church Shepherds Are Both Tender And Fierce A. We Are Gentle Lambs Toward Repentant Sinners (Lk. 7:47-48) B. But We Are Destroying Warriors Against Christ's Enemies (2 Cor. 10:4-6)
II. The Attitudinal Flow Of Christ's Faithful Ministers (vv. 1-6) A. We Much Desire To Be Soft And Tender (vv. 1-2) B. But When Necessary We Will Wield Lethal Weapons (vv. 3-4) C. To Expose And Destroy Anything That Dishonors Our Redeemer (vv. 5-6)
III. Why Humble Christians Need Never Fear Christ's True Ministers A. Because We, Like Jesus, Love You (Who Love God) (Jn. 16:27) B. And Our Passion Is To Bless And Encourage You (Eph. 1:15-20)
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.