Paul draws out a significant application of new covenant benefits as he explains that he uses great boldness in ministry and preaching. The basis of this boldness is the confidence he possesses in view of the greater glory of new covenant realities. To illustrate the kind of boldness that characterizes his ministry, Paul compares himself to Moses. The specific point of contrast between Paul and Moses is that while Moses veiled his face in order to conceal the fading glory of the old covenant, Paul speaks with transparency and boldness. Two primary implications emerge for Christians as they ponder the basis and nature of Paul's boldness. First, Paul points to an essential condition for bold ministry and witness when he grounds his boldness in the unspeakable glory of the Christian gospel. Second, as Paul contrasts his method of ministry, bold transparency, with Moses method of ministry, concealment, he demonstrates the Christian faith is not shrouded in secrecy and private teachings received only after initiated into the church; instead, Christian faith is either embraced or rejected based upon the bold and plain statement of facts contained in the public record found in Scripture.
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