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2 Corinthians 3:17
(Darby Translation)
Now the Lord is the Spirit, but where the Spirit of [the] Lord [is, there is] liberty.

summary:

Paul proclaims the hope and boldness of the New Covenant, contrasting it with the veiling of Moses’ face, which kept the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away. But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled faces, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, as by the Lord, the Spirit.

This verse holds a powerful meaning centered around the role of the Holy Spirit. The phrase “the Lord is the Spirit” reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not just a divine force but is truly God Himself. Where the Spirit of the Lord is present, there is freedom or liberty. This suggests that by allowing the Holy Spirit to work in our lives, we can experience a profound sense of freedom from sin, guilt, and the burdens of the law. This freedom is not merely a one-time event, but an ongoing experience as we grow closer to God. In essence, the more we involve the Holy Spirit in our lives, the more freedom we can derive from our relationship with God.

It invites us to live not under the constraints of rules and regulations but in the joyful freedom found in a relationship with our Savior. This is a significant shift away from the old covenant of law to a new covenant of grace, where we are empowered to live righteous lives through the Holy Spirit. Through this, we also understand that true liberty isn’t just about doing whatever we want, but rather being set free to fulfill God’s purposes for our lives.

In 2 Corinthians 3, Paul defends his apostleship and ministry by discussing the two covenants. He contrasts the glory of the Old Covenant, which was written in letters on stone and brought death, with the New Covenant, which is written by the Spirit on human hearts and brings life. The chapter concludes with the transformative power of the Spirit in the lives of believers.

~ Bible Hub and Explaining the Bible

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