2 Corinthians 5:18 Meaning and Explanation
“And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;”
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Read Full Chapter →This newness is entirely God's doing; He has reconciled us to Himself through Christ and entrusted us with the message of reconciliation.
What Does 2 Corinthians 5:18 Mean?
Paul makes clear that the new creation is 'of God,' His initiative from start to finish. God has 'reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ' and has entrusted to His servants 'the ministry of reconciliation.'
Reconciliation means a restored relationship where there was estrangement. God Himself takes the first step, through Christ, to bring us home. And remarkably, He then shares the work, handing His people a ministry of inviting others back. The good news both rests on God's action and is carried forward through those He has reconciled.
2 Corinthians 5:18 in the Original Language
katallasso (καταλλάσσω), 'reconciled' -- to restore to favor, to bring estranged parties back into relationship.
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What does 2 Corinthians 5:18 mean?
This newness is entirely God's doing; He has reconciled us to Himself through Christ and entrusted us with the message of reconciliation.