Our goal today is to begin to understand Paul’s ministry ideology. In other words, why did Paul do the things he did? What principles guided his words and his behavior? Why was he motivated to write this letter? Why did these issues in the church at Corinth seem so egregious/appalling to Paul that he had to address them? Why does Paul feel the need to defend himself and his ministry? We can begin to answer these questions when we have a clear understanding of his ministry ideology!