Paul’s concern is that his readers should boast in genuine gospel ministry that impacts the human heart, rather than engage with superficial forms of Christianity. True gospel work, that is proclaiming Jesus, changes hearts, brings forgiveness, opens eyes and transforms lives. It is in this ministry of gospel proclamation that God, in all his glory, is experienced.
This ministry of illumination
2 Corinthians 3:12-18
12 Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, 13 not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end. 14 But their minds were hardened. For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. 15 Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts. 16 But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
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