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2 Corinthians 3:7-18
"Now if the ministry of death, engraved in letters on stones [the covenant of the Law which led to death because of sin], came with such glory and splendor that the Israelites were not able to look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, [a brilliance] that was fading,8 how will the ministry of the Spirit [the new covenant which allows us to be Spirit-filled] fail to be even more glorious and splendid? 9 For if the ministry that brings condemnation [the old covenant, the Law] has glory, how much more does glory overflow in the ministry that brings righteousness [the new covenant which declares believers free of guilt and sets them apart for God’s special purpose]! 10 Indeed, what had glory [the Law], in this case no longer has glory because of the glory that surpasses it [the gospel]. 11 For if that [Law] which fades away came with glory, how much more must that [gospel] which remains and is permanent abide in glory and splendor! 12 Since we have such a [glorious] hope and confident expectation, we speak with great courage, 13 and we are not like Moses, who used to put a veil over his face so that the Israelites would not gaze at the end of the glory which was fading away. 14 But [in fact] their minds were hardened [for they had lost the ability to understand]; for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains unlifted, because it is removed [only] in Christ. 15 But to this day whenever Moses is read, a veil [of blindness] lies over their heart; 16 but whenever a person turns [in repentance and faith] to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bondage, true freedom]. 18 And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit."
2 Corinthians 3:7-18
"Now if the ministry of death, engraved in letters on stones [the covenant of the Law which led to death because of sin], came with such glory and splendor that the Israelites were not able to look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, [a brilliance] that was fading,8 how will the ministry of the Spirit [the new covenant which allows us to be Spirit-filled] fail to be even more glorious and splendid? 9 For if the ministry that brings condemnation [the old covenant, the Law] has glory, how much more does glory overflow in the ministry that brings righteousness [the new covenant which declares believers free of guilt and sets them apart for God’s special purpose]! 10 Indeed, what had glory [the Law], in this case no longer has glory because of the glory that surpasses it [the gospel]. 11 For if that [Law] which fades away came with glory, how much more must that [gospel] which remains and is permanent abide in glory and splendor! 12 Since we have such a [glorious] hope and confident expectation, we speak with great courage, 13 and we are not like Moses, who used to put a veil over his face so that the Israelites would not gaze at the end of the glory which was fading away. 14 But [in fact] their minds were hardened [for they had lost the ability to understand]; for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains unlifted, because it is removed [only] in Christ. 15 But to this day whenever Moses is read, a veil [of blindness] lies over their heart; 16 but whenever a person turns [in repentance and faith] to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bondage, true freedom]. 18 And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit."
The Ministry of Death vs
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit
Old Covenant
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New Covenant
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Engraved in letters
on stone – the Law
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Engraved on human
hearts – the Complete Gospel
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Leads to death because
of sin
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Leads to life
because of righteousness
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Brings condemnation
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Brings righteousness
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Veiled, shrouded,
making people afraid to approach
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Open, making people
confident and bold to approach
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Has glory
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Overflowing in
exceeding glory
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Faded and departing
glory
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Splendor and abiding
glory
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Powerless to
deliver, bringing people under bondage of sin and guilt
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Powerful to deliver,
bringing liberty from sin and guilt
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Hardens the mind
because of lack of understanding.
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Softens the mind
because of the power of understanding
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Administered by
human agents
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Administered by the
HOLY SPIRIT
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Unable to transform
people to God’s image
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Able to transform us
into the image of Christ!
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PRAYERS: Thank You O Father, for the
ministry of the Holy Spirit.
There is a redeemer,
Jesus, God's own Son,
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One.
Jesus my redeemer name above all names,
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah oh, for sinners slain.
Thank You O my Father, for giving us Your Son,
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One.
Jesus my redeemer name above all names,
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah oh, for sinners slain.
Thank You O my Father, for giving us Your Son,
And leaving Your Spirit 'til the work on earth is done.
When I stand in
glory, I will see His face,
And there I'll serve my King forever, in that holy place,
Thank You O my Father, for giving us Your Son,
And there I'll serve my King forever, in that holy place,
Thank You O my Father, for giving us Your Son,
And leaving Your Spirit 'til the work on earth is done.
- Lord, nothing can be accomplished, we are nothing without Your Holy Spirit. Please bring us into His fullness, leading us from one degree of glory into another.
- Please help us to continue to turn to you continually so the veil (of religion, tradition, etc) can be taken away.
- Lord, in this dispensation of Your daybreak on us, I present my life personally to You. Scrutinise me and please expose and dispose of every dint of veil/scales in whatever form.
- Holy Spirit, please baptise me afresh now!
