II-Cor-3

.Bible Class Questions

QUESTIONS OVER
II CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 3:
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2. Was writing letters of introduction and commendation a practice in the early church (and if so, illustrate)?
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3. In reference to the Corinthians, what did Paul say was his letter of commendation?
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4. As far as the regular letters of commendation were concerned, how was this one different in reference to those who read it?
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5. This letter was not written with ink, but with what and on what?
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6. This letter commending Paul was not of his own "sufficiency" (being able, competent, sufficient), but whose?
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7. When Paul says that "the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life," what does he mean by "letter" and by "spirit"?
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8. In connection with Moses, what does Paul point out to illustrate that the "ministration of death" (the O. T.) was glorious?
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9. Reading Exodus 34:29-35 and what Paul writes in this chapter, what seems to be the reason, or reasons, why Moses covered his face?
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10. Compared to what, the "ministration of condemnation" (the O. T.) had no glory?
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11. What other entire book in the New Testament emphasizes the great truth Paul is bringing out here?
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12. Paul said, "Seeing then that we have such hope [in the light of these wonderful truths], we use __________________________ ________________________ ."
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13. Why couldn’t Moses do this (question 12), which typified the Old Testament?
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14. In what way did Paul see the veil that covered Moses’ face not being taken away being there "even unto this day"?
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15. Paul said the veil of his day would be taken away when?
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16. "Now the _________ is that Spirit: and where the spirit of the _________ is, there is _____________ ."
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17.In the case of Moses in the O. T. one man experienced the glory of the Lord, but now how many experience it?
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18. Moses tried to veil (hide) the glory that was fading away, but every Christian with an unveiled face is able to see and experience what?
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19. How is this brought about?
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20. What Scripture, or Scriptures, illustrates this?
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NAME: _________________________ DATE: ________________

ANSWERS: 1. They said he brought not letters of commendation; 2. Yes (Acts 18:24-28; Romans 16:1,2); 3. The Corinthians themselves (II Cor. 3:2); 4. It was known and read of all men (II Cor. 3:2); 5. II Cor. 3:3; 6. II Cor. 3:5; 7. "Letter" represents the Old Testament and "spirit" the New Testament; 8. The radiance of the face of Moses who had been with God (II Cor. 2:7); 9. Exodus 34:29-35, Because the Israelites were fearful of his appearance; Paul: To hide the fact that the glory was fading; 10. The "ministration of righteousness" --the N.T. (II Cor.3:9,10); 11. The book of Hebrews; 12. II Cor. 3:12; 13. The glory was fading that he was trying to hide, and he couldn't be bold about this; 14. II Cor. 3:14,15; 15. II Cor. 3:16; 16. II Cor. 3:17; 17. "But to all" (II Cor. 3:18); 18. See the glory of the Lord reflected as in a mirror and be changed from glory to glory, not fading as Moses' glory (II Cor. 3:18); 19. By the Spirit of the Lord (II Cor. 3:18); 20. Galatians 5:22, 23; Romans 8:1-14.

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