Daily Bread Pastor Mike Anderson

2 Corinthians 7 Enduring Word Commentary 7 Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. We have been given so many promises from God, including continued forgiveness for the things we do wrong. Therefore, Paul is calling the Corinthians to separate from the worldly desires they once pursued before they came to Christ. When someone comes to faith is Jesus they are set apart and sanctified (this mean made holy).  Our sanctification begins when we are saved but we are called to grow in holiness becoming more like Jesus would be if he were us.  Paul’s Joy Over the Church’s Repentance 2 Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one. 3 I do not say this to condemn you; I have said before that you have such a place in our hearts that we would live or die with you. 4 I have spoken to you with gr...

2 Corinthians 6 6 As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. 2 For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you,     and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. Some people put off making the decision to accept Jesus as their Savior. This is definitely risky as one never knows when Jesus will come back, God will call us home. This is why Paul says, "Today is the day of salvation."  What does it mean to receive God's grace in vain?  I think it means to receive God's grace in Christ and be saved, but then not offer your life back to God to be used by him. By grace we have been given salvation, but Paul says to, " Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling." Philippians 2:12 We all have been given " grace gifts " too! We also call these " spiritual gifts ". We use our spiritual gifts to help build up the body of Christ. One day ...