Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Old Covenant Veils
Points to the Law
Minds were hardened to truth
Not about obedience and sacrifice – about Messiah!
Hebrews 3:8, 15; 4:7
Gen 15:6 – Abraham was saved by faith
New Covenant Unveils
“but” – Good News is coming
Gospel = Good News
Is 45:22
Heb 8 – Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ
Rom 3:10-12 – no one righteous
Jer 17:9 – heart is deceitful
Total depravity or original sin
Rom 7:18; 8:1-2
John 9:32, 26
New Covenant Transforms
Holy Spirit changes us one degree to another (a little at a time)
Phil 4:13 – being content like Jesus
Rom 12:1-2 – minds are renewed
Eph 4:22-24 – Put off/Put on
Rom 8:26-29 – Spirit conforms us to image of Jesus
1 John 3:2 – eventually just like Jesus (in heaven)
1 John 2:3-6 – transformed by obeying Jesus
Heb 4:12 – God’s Word shows us what needs to change
“No Bible – No Breakfast!”
Take Aways
Are you trying to win God’s favor by being good and following rules?
Christian – Are you still growing and changing?
