The New Convenant According to Paul [2Corinthians 3:7-18]

By Pastor Jason Lim

There are 2 major covenants in the Bible- the Old Covenant & the New Covenant. There are 2 approaches to God.

The Old Covenant is about self-righteousness- man earns his own way to God by obeying the 10 commandments.

The New Covenant is all of grace- that God will forgive and change us because Jesus paid it all!

Here, the Apostle Paul dives deeper into the New Covenant, and shows us 4 things:

1. Comparison

Paul says the Old Covenant is glorious. But he says the New Covenant far surpasses it.

The New Covenant brings life, brings righteousness, is the work of the Spirit, and is permanent.

So, it is fare more glorious than the Old Covenant.

2. Communication

The apostles are unreserved in preaching the gospel, because they are confident it is the message that brings righteousness and life. They know it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes.

3. Comprehension

People do not see the glory of the New Covenant because there is a "veil" over their hearts. This veil is removed only when one turns to the Spirit.

4. Confirmation

The glory of the New Covenant is seen in transformed lives. Instead of letters of recommendation written by man, Paul says the greatest proof of ministry is Christ-like lives!