◄ 2 Corinthians 3:6 ►
And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 3:6? 2. How does 2 Corinthians 3:6 define the role of the Spirit in ministry? 3. What does "the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life" mean practically? 4. How can we rely on the Spirit's guidance in our daily lives? 5. How does 2 Corinthians 3:6 connect with the New Covenant in Jeremiah 31:33? 6. In what ways can we ensure our ministry is Spirit-led, not letter-based? 7. What does "the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life" mean in 2 Corinthians 3:6? 8. How does 2 Corinthians 3:6 differentiate between the Old and New Covenants? 9. Why is the Spirit emphasized over the letter in 2 Corinthians 3:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 3? 11. What does "The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life" mean? 12. What does 'The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life' mean? 13. What is the meaning of "Spirit of the Law"? 14. Where is there liberty according to the Spirit? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the role of the Holy Spirit change your approach to living out your faith daily? 2. In what ways can you ensure that your focus remains on the life-giving power of the Spirit rather than falling into legalism? 3. How does the concept of being "qualified by God" as a minister of the new covenant impact your view of your role in the church and the world? 4. What are some practical ways you can cultivate a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit in your life? 5. How can the transformation brought by the Spirit be evident in your interactions with others, and how does this relate to the fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23? 2 Corinthians 3 Bible Study Questions 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 3:6 NIV 2 Corinthians 3:6 NLT 2 Corinthians 3:6 ESV 2 Corinthians 3:6 NASB 2 Corinthians 3:6 KJV 2 Corinthians 3:6 Commentaries Bible Hub