2 Corinthians: The Transforming Power of God

SERMON NOTES for 02.05.23
2 Corinthians: The Transforming Power of God

Main Point: When we turn to Jesus, the Spirit of God transforms us so that we can display God’s glory in
the world.
What Paul’s defense brings to light about Christian transformation:
I. Heart transformation indicates the validity of Spirit-empowered ministry, law keeping does not.
A. New Covenant vs. Old Covenant.

OLD COVENANT NEW COVENANT
Letter as validation Church as validation
Dead/Inanimate Living
From humans From Christ
Written with ink Written with the Spirit
Written on tablets of stone Written on human hearts
Kills Gives life
Ministry of Moses / 10 Commandments / Law Ministry of the Spirit
Condemnation Righteousness
Some glory Surpassing Glory
Transitory Eternal
Veiled Unveiled
Constrained Free
Hiddenness Openness
NOT TRANFORMED BEING TRANSFORMED

II. Transformation occurs when one turns to Jesus and sees the glory of God.
III. Transformation is God’s glory on display in us.
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Reflection Questions:
1) Read Exodus 34 and Jeremiah 31:31-34. What connections to 2 Cor 3 do you see? Does anything
new stand out in 2 Cor 3?
2) Read Romans 7:7-25. Here Paul is reflecting on life under the old covenant. Then read Romans 8
where he discusses life in the Spirit. What stands out to you?
3) What would it look like for you to turn to the Jesus and behold the Lord’s glory this week?