2 Corinthians 3:8-11; Benefits of Life with God

2 Corinthians 3:8-11  ⁸How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? ⁹For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. ¹⁰For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. ¹¹For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. (2 Cor. 3:8-11 KJV)

What is the benefit of life with God? It is the beginning of true life. For by nature man is spiritually dead, not just weak or sick. He is by nature outside God’s kingdom. Therefore, he is not a partaker of glorious benefits of being citizens of God’s kingdom. God’s kingdom is a spiritual kingdom and requires one with a spiritual nature to be a part of God’s kingdom. The Bible tells us the words of Jesus in John 3:3 … Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Without a spiritual nature, we cannot see and enter into God’s kingdom, and therefore cannot be partaker of the eternal benefits of it. God did not leave men without hope and help. He created the nation of Israel to help us understand the spiritual nature of God’s kingdom in an earthly sense. And the fullness of that understanding came when Jesus Christ was born. Jesus is God and His coming provided the only way by which men can enter the kingdom of God.

When we cling on to Jesus in helplessness and have a realization of our sinfulness that alienates us from the presence of God, by faith in the Person of Jesus Christ, we are translated into God’s kingdom. Spiritual life is imparted to us. The coming of Jesus Christ 2000 years ago marks the fullness of God’s revelation for entry into God’s kingdom. Knowing Jesus, the foremost Son of Israel is to know the “glory that excelleth”. He is the One that ministers righteousness to man, that is, He is the way by which men can make right with God. This is the glory that remaineth! Knowing Jesus is the fullness of God’s glory revealed, there is no further knowledge for entrance into God’s kingdom.

May the Lord help us to share this gospel that will indeed impart true life. Amen.