EPISTLES KNOWN AND READ OF ALL MEN Second Corinthians Three The theme of Paul's sincerity continues to be contrasted with the conduct of some that corrupted the word of God. God had blessed Paul's labors because of his faithful service to the Master. Paul was not just bragging on himself to gain t... [ Continue Reading ]
_EPISTLES WRITTEN IN OUR HEARTS 2 CORINTHIANS 3:1-5:_ At the close of 2 Corinthians two Paul said some good things about himself. "For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the sav... [ Continue Reading ]
_MINISTERS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT 2 CORINTHIANS 3:6-11:_ Paul was made an able minister of the New Testament. The term "Testament" refers to a covenant or an agreement. "New" has reference to being made superior to what it succeeds. In this text the New Testament is contrasted with the Mosaic covenant... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE VEIL IS DONE AWAY IN CHRIST 2 CORINTHIANS 3:12-15:_ The hope of the perpetual nature of the New Testament gave Paul the courage to speak freely or with boldness. Just as the veil covered Moses' face to hide the glory so the fact that the Old Covenant was to be done away was hidden to the minds... [ Continue Reading ]
_CHANGED INTO THE SAME IMAGE 2 CORINTHIANS 3:16-18:_ The veil that Paul spoke of was taken away from the hearts of those that turned to Christ. During the early days of Christianity many of the Jews finally gave up their rejection of Christ and accepted Him as the Messiah promised in the Old Testame... [ Continue Reading ]