To Live Is Christ

As followers of Jesus, we are given new life. We are transformed by the Spirit, and so is our care for one another—care that is expressed not only by what we say but by how we say it, what we do, and who we are. In counseling, we call this content and method—in biblical terms, speaking truth in love.

In the apostle Paul’s ministry, we see the outworkings of this new life. From the riches of Romans to the rebukes of Galatians, we find more than a rich theology—we see wise soul care at work. Paul shows us what it looks like to pray fervently, persevere, get angry, encourage, commend, and rejoice. He knew people, he knew God, and he knew how to apply that knowledge in his care for others, rooted in Christ’s perfect love.