2 Corinthians 3:9
For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 3:9?

2. How does 2 Corinthians 3:9 contrast the ministries of condemnation and righteousness?

3. What does "surpass it" in 2 Corinthians 3:9 reveal about the new covenant?

4. How can we reflect the "glory" mentioned in 2 Corinthians 3:9 in daily life?

5. How does 2 Corinthians 3:9 connect to the transformation described in Romans 12:2?

6. In what ways can we embrace the "glorious" ministry of righteousness today?

7. How does 2 Corinthians 3:9 contrast the old and new covenants in terms of glory?

8. What does "ministry of condemnation" mean in 2 Corinthians 3:9?

9. How does 2 Corinthians 3:9 define the "ministry of righteousness"?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 3?

11. What distinguishes mercy from grace?

12. What does the Bible say about wealth inequality?

13. (2 Corinthians 7:2) Why does Paul insist he wronged no one, yet elsewhere admits to persecuting the church (cf. Acts 22:4)?

14. What are Christ's active and passive obedience?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the glory of the old covenant help us appreciate the new covenant in Christ?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are living under the ministry of righteousness rather than falling back into a mindset of condemnation?

3. How does the transformation brought by the new covenant manifest in our daily lives and interactions with others?

4. What role does the Holy Spirit play in helping us live out the righteousness of the new covenant?

5. How can we use the understanding of the old and new covenants to share the gospel with others effectively?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?

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