daily bible readings

As Paul thanks God for the work He’s done and doing in the Corinthians, he opens up a minefield of deep, rich and valuable theological truths to behold. One could spend hours digging in these six verses and not plumb the depth of riches available.

Paul begins by telling the Corinthians that God’s grace was given to them in Christ Jesus. The word grace in and of itself signifies that salvation is a gift. Using the word “given” immediately after nails the point. You cannot earn salvation. You cannot deserve salvation. You cannot win salvation. The only way to receive the grace of salvation is to have it given to you through faith in Jesus Christ. How humbling to think that we cannot earn our salvation. It has to be given to us.