The Veil is Taken Away

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“From Glory to Glory” – 2 Corinthians 3

Dear Friends, in 2 Corinthians chapter 3, Paul continues his defence of his apostolic ministry while drawing a powerful contrast between the old covenant (given through Moses) and the new covenant in Christ.

He begins by asking a rhetorical question: Do we need letters of recommendation? The Corinthians themselves are his letter, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God on human hearts (v.2-3). This leads into one of the most magnificent comparisons in the New Testament.

The old covenant, glorious as it was, came with a ministry of death and condemnation — engraved on stone tablets. Even that glory was fading, as seen when Moses’ face shone after meeting with God but had to be veiled because the people could not bear the sight (Exodus 34). In contrast, the new covenant is a ministry of the Spirit that gives life and righteousness.

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 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.” (2 Corinthians 3:17-18 ESV)

What a glorious promise! Under the old covenant, there was a veil that kept people from seeing the full glory. But in Christ, the veil is taken away. As we behold the glory of the Lord with unveiled faces, we are being transformed — changed from glory to glory — into the likeness of Christ Himself. This transformation is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit.

Paul’s point is clear: the new covenant is far superior. It is not about external rules but internal transformation by the Spirit. It brings freedom, boldness, and ever-increasing glory.


Pause & Pray: Take a quiet moment right now. Thank the Lord for the new covenant sealed by the blood of Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to remove any veil that still blinds your heart and to help you behold the glory of Christ more clearly. Pray that you would be transformed more and more into His likeness. Ask for freedom in any area where you still feel bound, and pray for our church family that we would all experience this ongoing work of the Spirit.

Verse to Remember: “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17 ESV)

Question to Consider: Are you living with a veil over your heart, or are you beholding the glory of the Lord with an unveiled face? In what practical ways can you cooperate with the Holy Spirit this week so that you are being transformed “from one degree of glory to another”?

Article written by Shaun Fereday, Leader @SFGH Church

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