2 Corinthians 3:4-6 NASB
"Such is the confidence we have toward God through Christ. [5] Not that we are adequate in ourselves so as to consider anything as having come from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God, [6] who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."
Someone attacking our message of God's grace toward those who have placed their faith in Jesus alone for their salvation called me a false teacher and then told me that I should fear the judgment of God.
I am not afraid. I come to the "throne of grace" boldly. "Such is the confidence we have toward God through Christ." Why? The Lord has ordained me as a servant of the new covenant, and I'm blessed by the Holy Spirit to bring life to those that are being slowly poisoned by a toxic mixture of the old and the new.
Reflecting on 2 Corinthians 3:4-6, I have personally found immense encouragement in understanding the difference between the old covenant's letter and the new covenant's Spirit. The 'letter kills' phrase resonates deeply when considering the legalistic approach some take towards faith, which can feel restrictive and burdensome. However, embracing the new covenant through Christ has brought a profound sense of liberation and life to my spiritual journey. Like the author’s experience of facing accusations of being a false teacher, I too have encountered criticism when sharing the message of grace by faith alone. It’s comforting to know that confidence towards God does not come from our own adequacy but from God’s empowerment. Approaching the 'throne of grace' boldly is transformative—it shifts the fear of judgment to the assurance of God's mercy and strength. Moreover, the contrast between the 'old false gospel' and the new life given by the Spirit reminds me of how mixed teachings can confuse believers. Holding firmly to the Spirit-led new covenant equips us to navigate these challenges and extend grace to others, fostering spiritual life rather than legalistic death. This passage encourages believers to be servants of this new covenant, living in the confidence and power that God alone supplies.