1. TRANSFORMED INTO THE IMAGE OF CHRIST 2 CORINTHIANS 3:18

2. 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Contrast with the old covenant v.12-15 Veil blocked the fading of the glory v.13 Moses wore a veil after speaking Ex. 34:29-35 Moses took the veil off in God’s presence New covenant process v.16-18 Process: just as by the Spirit of the Lord v.18 By faith from God’s word-Rom 10:17 we see Jesus Heb. 2:9 Turn to the Lord, veil is off v.16 But we all, with unveiled face, v.18

3. 2 Corinthians 3:18 beholding as in a mirror James 1:22-25 The word of God is a mirror – We should observe our imperfections – We should correct them the glory of the Lord, Use the mirror of God’s word revealed by the Spirit to observe the Lord’s glorious perfection Study what Jesus did with attitude to imitate Him are being transformed into the same image Conformed to His image is the purpose for our call to be sons of God Romans 8:29-30

4. 2 Corinthians 3:18 from glory to glory Sun radiates glory  Moon reflects glory Glory of His character must be seen in our character John 17:20-23; 1 John 3:1-3 bridge to hope of glory in Col. 1:27 just as by the Spirit of the Lord By faith from God’s word (Rom 10:17) revealed by the Spirit (Eph. 3:3-5) Word of God is the sword of the Spirit Ef. 6:17 Rom. 8:2 obey the law Rom. 10:9; 2:4; 6:3-4