Paul states that the grace of God and glory of the New Covenant is greater than the Law.
The Grace of God, vv. 1-6
A. The Pharisee’s written letters of recommendation, v. 1. These itinerant Jewish teachers carried long letters of recommendations with them.
B. The Apostle’s living letters of recommendation, vv. 2-6. The transformed lives of Paul’s converts testify about his effectiveness and God’s grace.
The Glory of God, vv. 7-18
A. The Law of Moses
1. Accompanied by a fading glory, vv. 7, 10a
2. Temporary, v. 11a
3. Led to death, v. 9a
4. Functioned as a veil, restricting God’s glory, vv. 13-14a, 15
5. Prevented Christlikeness in the lives of unsaved Jews and Gentiles, v. 14b
B. The Gospel of Grace
1. Accompanied by an unfading glory, v. 10b
2. Eternal, v. 11b
3. Leads to life, v. 8
4. Functions as a mirror, reflecting God’s glory, vv. 16-18
5. Produces Christlikeness in the lives of saved Jews and Gentiles, v. 9b
6. Produces boldness, v. 12
Conclusion
The Gospel of Grace and the Glory of the New Covenant is superior to the Law and the Fading Glory of the Old Covenant.
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