Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 3:5? 2. How does 2 Corinthians 3:5 emphasize reliance on God for our sufficiency? 3. What does "not that we are competent" teach about human limitations? 4. How can we apply "our competence comes from God" in daily challenges? 5. Connect 2 Corinthians 3:5 with Philippians 4:13 on divine empowerment. 6. How does this verse encourage humility in our spiritual and personal lives? 7. What does 2 Corinthians 3:5 mean by "our competence comes from God"? 8. How does 2 Corinthians 3:5 challenge self-reliance in modern society? 9. Why is divine competence emphasized in 2 Corinthians 3:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 3? 11. What does "Our sufficiency is of God" mean? 12. What does 'Our sufficiency is of God' mean? 13. Why does Christianity demand faith when critical thinking and evidence are more reliable ways of knowing truth? 14. What was the purpose of the Council of Constance? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding that our competence comes from God change the way we approach challenges in our personal and spiritual lives?2. In what ways can we cultivate a greater dependence on God for our daily tasks and responsibilities? 3. How does the concept of divine competence influence our view of success and failure in ministry or personal endeavors? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are relying on God's strength rather than our own abilities? 5. How can we encourage others in our community to recognize and rely on God's provision of competence in their lives?1. How do the Corinthians serve as a letter of recommendation for Paul? 2. What is the significance of a letter written not with ink but with the Spirit? 3. How does Paul contrast the Old Covenant and the New Covenant? 4. What does the statement "the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life" mean to you? 5. How can you apply the idea of the "ministry of the Spirit" in your own life? 6. What can we learn from the imagery of Moses’ fading glory versus the everlasting glory of the New Covenant? 7. What does it mean to be competent as ministers of a New Covenant? 8. How is the New Covenant described as more glorious than the Old Covenant? 9. How is the veil metaphor used in this chapter, and what does it represent? 10. How does turning to the Lord remove the veil? 11. How can we experience the freedom that comes from where the Spirit of the Lord is? 12. What does "beholding the glory of the Lord" involve in our daily lives? 13. How are we being transformed "from glory to glory"? 14. In what practical ways can you pursue this transformation into the image of Christ? 15. How does the knowledge that we are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another encourage you? 16. How can the principles in this chapter affect your relationship with God and with others? 17. How do the concepts in this chapter shape your understanding of the Christian faith and your personal faith journey? 18. How can you share the glory of the New Covenant with others in your life? 19. How does this chapter inform your understanding of the law and grace? 20. How can we apply the lessons from Paul's comparison of the Old and New Covenants to contemporary Christian life and ministry? Links 2 Corinthians 3:5 NIV2 Corinthians 3:5 NLT 2 Corinthians 3:5 ESV 2 Corinthians 3:5 NASB 2 Corinthians 3:5 KJV 2 Corinthians 3:5 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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