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Beholding Jesus

Beholding Jesus. 2 Corinthians 3:18. Context of 2 Corinthians 3. 2 Corinthians written to dispel doubts put into their minds by false Judaizing teachers 13:3 They slandered Paul 11:1-22, 10:10 They sent letters of recommendation for each other 10:12-18, 3:1-3

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Beholding Jesus

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  1. Beholding Jesus 2 Corinthians 3:18

  2. Context of 2 Corinthians 3 • 2 Corinthians written to dispel doubts put into their minds by false Judaizing teachers 13:3 • They slandered Paul 11:1-22, 10:10 • They sent letters of recommendation for each other 10:12-18, 3:1-3 • Paul alludes to this in the first three verses of chapter 3

  3. Chapter 3 • Corinthians’ conversion is Paul’s letter of recommendation 3:1-3 • Written by God by the SpiritEk.36:25-27 • On the heart not on paper Jer. 31:31-34 • Paul is simply the minister (servant) • God gives Paul the ability

  4. Letter Kills Came with glory Condemns Glory is bright Glory is temporary Old law Spirit Gives life Is more glorious Justifies Glory is brighter Glory is permanent New law Letter vs. Spirit 3:6-11“Letter of the Law” - no such thing“Spirit of the Law”- no such thingLegalism is not a method of interpretation

  5. 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 • Exodus 34:33-35 • Moses put the veil on after he spoke to the people. Why? 3:13 • So they could not see the glory fade • The veil blocked their view of the end of the law and its glory • The veil is still over their hearts3:14 • The gospel is not to be veiled4:1-6

  6. Looking to Jesus • 3:16 • Turning to the Lord results in unveiling • Literally the meaning of “revelation” • 3:17-18 • Explained by 4:1-6 • The process of change reveals God’s power and glory more than the law, more than any human letter of recommendation

  7. Lessons • Just as Moses looked to the Lord • We must look to Jesus spiritually • Just as Moses reflected God’s glory • We must reflect the glory of Christ • Moses’ appearance was changed • Our lives must be changed

  8. Let God Change Your Life • Look to Jesus, receive His word • Believe in Him 2 Cor. 4:3-6 • Let the love of God motivate you to change your mindRomans 2:4 • Make a commitment to change your life • This commitment is repentance • A change of conduct will be the result of a change of mind

  9. Let God Change Your Life • Change your loyalty and show your faith by confessing Jesus as LordRomans 10:9-10 • Act in harmony with your declaration of Jesus’ total authority Matthew 28:18 • Change your relationship by being baptized into Christ Matthew 28:19, Galatians 3:26-27 • This is the beginning of a new life in Christ 2 Cor. 5:17, Ephesians 1:3

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