09 Receiving Grace in Vain (2 Corinthians 6:1-12)

What does it really mean to receive God’s grace in a way that changes you, not just your labels? 

Looking at 2 Corinthians 6:1-12, Krisan shows how Paul urges the Corinthians to stop judging by appearances, respond to the message of reconciliation, and treat the gospel like a check you actually cash, not a nice idea stuck on the fridge. 

In this week’s episode, we explore:

• How 2 Corinthians 6 connects to Paul’s call to “be reconciled to God” at the end of chapter 5
• What it means to “receive the grace of God in vain” and why Paul is not assuming everyone in the church is automatically a true believer
• Four core convictions that mark genuine saving faith, not just religious activity or church involvement
• Isaiah’s servant song and Paul’s claim that “now is the day of salvation” and the time of God’s favor
• Paul’s list of hardships and character qualities that actually commend him as a true servant of God, even though he looks weak and unsuccessful

By the end of this episode, you will have a clearer picture of what it means to truly respond to God’s grace instead of letting it slide past you. You will understand why Paul presses his readers to examine what they really value and who they really trust. You will feel both challenged and encouraged to stop judging the gospel by how flashy its messengers look, and instead to cling to the simple message that brings real reconciliation with God and real hope for your life.

 Series: 2 Corinthians: When Church Hurts

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