Ministry in the New Realm

"2 Corinthians makes a distinctive theological contribution to the Bible through two macro themes under which several theological motifs are subsumed. These two themes are inaugurated eschatology and strength through weakness. Beneath these two banners are several other important themes, all of which more or less flow from these twin banners: new covenant, the Holy Spirit, glorification, heaven, reconciliation, new creation, and the templing presence of God"--.