Tag Archives: new covenant

Cracked pots But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Corinthians 4:7) This is the key verse to understanding how the new covenant works — … Continue reading →

‘Let there be light’ For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. … Continue reading →

Not about us For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. (2 Corinthians 4:5) It’s not about me. Nor is it about you. It doesn’t matter what our strengths … Continue reading →

Blinded And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the … Continue reading →

By way of introduction Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience … Continue reading →

Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. (2 Corinthians 4:1-2) On our BlogTalkRadio show last week, we had two guests Marti and I have known since we first got married. Ralph and Sherrie … Continue reading →

Freedom in the Spirit Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed … Continue reading →

‘Losing my religion’ But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. (2 Corinthians 3:16) Veil: Whatever I hide behind that allows me to keep my fears, insecurities, sins, judgments and rationalizations to myself while at the … Continue reading →

The first and second covenants But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. Even to … Continue reading →

Not like Moses Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. … Continue reading →