Veils That Prevail 2 Corinthians 3 12 18

Veils That Prevail 2 Corinthians 3: 12 -18

2 2 Corinthians 3: 12 -18, NKJV 12 Therefore, since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech-13 unlike Moses, who put a veil over his face so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the end of what was passing away. 14 But their minds were blinded. For until this day the same veil remains unlifted in the reading of the Old Testament, because the veil is taken away in Christ. 15 But even to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart. 16 Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. Veils That Prevail

3 The Law Was A Veil To the Jews § Even after Christ came - John 1: 11, 17 § They were blinded to Christ INTRODUCTION The veil of the temple was “rent” at the death of Christ § Matthew 27: 50 -51; Hebrews 10: 19 -22 § A figure to signify that the Law of Moses was fulfilled by Christ and taken away § John 14: 6; Colossians 2: 14 -15 § Ephesians 2: 14 -16 Veils That Prevail

4 Veil or Vail: Kaluma, a cover, i. e. veil: -vail. - Strong Prevail: 1. To be greater in strength or influence; triumph: Definitions The home team prevailed against the visitors. Shouldn’t the public interest prevail over an individual’s? 2. To be most common or frequent; be predominant: a region where snow and ice prevail. 3. To be in force, use, or effect; be current: an ancient tradition that still prevails. 4. To use persuasion or inducement successfully. Veils That Prevail Often used with on, upon, or with. - AHD

5 Ignorance Is Condemned § Romans 10: 1 -4 § It destroyed Israel - Hosea 4: 6 § It crucified Christ - Acts 3: 17 § It destroys many today § It is inexcusable - Acts 17: 30; Heb. 5: 12 -14 Apostles Teaching Was To Edify and Rid Hearers of Ignorance The veil of Ignorance § 1 Corinthians 10: 1; 12: 1; 2 Corinthians 2: 11 § 1 Thessalonians 4: 13; 2 Peter 3: 5, 8; Luke 1: 4 Veils That Prevail

6 Jesus Condemned Human Traditions § Matthew 15: 1 -9 § “We have always done it this way” § Jesus said, “But I say unto you. . . ” § Matthew 5: 22, 28, 32, 34, 39 § “I am satisfied since my relatives did it this way” - Matthew 10: 34 -37 Must Seek The “Traditions” Of God The veil of Human Tradition § 2 Thessalonians 2: 15; 1 Corinthians 11: 1 -2 § “traditions” (apostolic ordinances) Veils That Prevail

7 God’s Wisdom Is Supreme § Luke 10: 17 -24 § Isaiah 55: 8, 9; Jeremiah 10: 23; Psalms 94: 11 § The “wisdom” of man is faulty and destructive § It turns one from God § 1 Corinthians 1: 21 -24; Romans 1: 19 -24 § It leads to spiritual death § Proverbs 16: 25 The veil of Human “Wisdom” Must Seek The “Wisdom From Above” § James 3: 13 -18; 1: 17; Colossians 3: 1 -4 Veils That Prevail

8 Those Friendly With The World Are God’s Enemy - James 4: 4 § Israel desired to be “like all the nations” § 1 Samuel 8 § Standard of morality of many… § “everybody is doing it” § Majority rule - Matthew 7: 13 § “Political correctness” - Luke 6: 26 § Galatians 1: 10 § Standard of religion of many… § What the religious world is doing § Doctrines and commandments of men The veil of Worldly Standards Mark 7: 7; Titus 1: 14; Hebrews 13: 9 Veils That Prevail

Feelings Of The Heart Are Deceitful § Jeremiah 17: 9; Proverbs 28: 26; 12: 15 § Proverbs 3: 5 -7 § Paul’s feelings mislead him - Acts 26: 9 -11 § Naaman had a feelings about rivers § 2 Kings 5: 9 -14 Some Appeal To Emotion § “what about me” - Philippians 2: 1 -8 § “what about the thief on the cross” Feelings, thoughts, desires must be brought into obedience to Christ § 2 Corinthians 5: 7; 10: 3 -5; Romans 10: 17 9 The veil of Personal Feelings Veils That Prevail

10 Pride Was Condemned By Jesus § Proud Pharisee - Luke 18: 9 -14 § Many warnings about this deadly sin § Proverbs 8: 13; 11: 2; 29: 23 § Many are overtaken with pride § Family relationships over truth § Sins of family members often overlooked § Minds are blinded to the gospel § Naaman rejected instructions from Elisha The veil of Pride § 2 Kings 5: 9 -12 § Today, many reject baptism - Mark 16: 16 § Many are blinded to their own sins § Thinking they do not need God § James 4: 6 -10; 1 Peter 5: 5 -6; 1 John 2: 15 -16 Veils That Prevail

11 The Veil Of Ignorance Human Tradition Human “Wisdom” Worldly Standards Personal Feelings Pride Veils That Prevail

Conclusion All of These Veils Can Be Taken Away When One Obeys God “ 15 But even to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart. 16 Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. ” - 2 Corinthians 3: 15 -18 12 Veils That Prevail

13 Matthew 27: 45 -49 45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias. 48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. 49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. Veils That Prevail

14 Matthew 27: 50 -54 50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. 51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; 52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. Veils That Prevail

“for by grace are you saved through faith” Ephesians 2: 8 God’s Demonstrated His GRACE… Man must act by FAITH … § He loved sinful man - John 3: 16 § Hear - Romans 10: 17; John 8: 32 § He gave His Son, Jesus the Saviour § Believe - Hebrews 11: 6; John 20: 31 § Luke 19: 10 § He provided the atoning blood of Christ § Romans 5: 9 § He sent the Holy Spirit as a Guide § John 16: 13 § He gave the Gospel as “the power” unto salvation - Romans 1: 16 § Repent of sin - Luke 13: 3; Acts 17: 30 § Confess Christ - Romans 10: 10 § Matthew 10: 32 § Be Baptized - Galatians 3: 27; Acts 2: 38 § Mark 16: 16 § Be faithful unto death - Revelation 2: 10 God provided Salvation - Will you obey Him?