The Soft And Tender Obliterators Of Lies

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)