Why is Paul's defense of his apostolic authority relevant today?
The defense of Paul's apostolic authority remains relevant today because the same theme is just as appropriate now as it was in his time. The context of 2 Corinthians presents Paul defending his authority as an apostle, and this defense continues to be appropriate for believers today.
Les explains that the whole theme of this section in 2 Corinthians is that the Apostle Paul is still defending his authority as an apostle. He points out that this defense is just as appropriate today as it was in that time. So the relevance lies in the fact that the same issue of apostolic authority remains pertinent for believers now. Les is teaching from 2 Corinthians chapter 10, verse 13, moving into chapter 11.