"Transformed into His Image: A Reflection on 2 Corinthians

*Dr. Neelam Yania delivered the message on the 1st Sunday of the year 2025 at Golgotha Baptist Church, Papu Nallah, Yupia Pastoral Range, NBCC.*
The message was based on *2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV):*
"And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."
Explanation:
This verse emphasizes the transformative power of the Spirit of the Lord in the life of a believer. By gazing upon the glory of God with open and unveiled hearts, we are gradually transformed to reflect His image. This transformation is a process of sanctification, bringing us closer to Christ’s likeness with increasing glory, which is not of human origin but is empowered by the Spirit.
Key Topics Based on 2 Corinthians 3:18:
1. **Unveiled Faces**: Openness and transparency in approaching God.
2. **Contemplating the Lord’s Glory**: Fixing our minds and hearts on God's divine presence.
3. **Transformation into God’s Image**: Spiritual growth and sanctification.
4. **Ever-Increasing Glory**: The continuous process of becoming more like Christ.
5. **Role of the Spirit**: The Holy Spirit as the source of transformation.
6. **Reflection of God’s Glory**: Believers as mirrors of God’s character.
7. **Spiritual Journey**: The progression of faith and growth in God’s likeness.
8. **Sanctification Process**: How believers are made holy through the work of the Spirit.
9. **God’s Glory and Believers**: How God's glory is revealed in and through us.
10. **Divine Empowerment**: The Spirit’s role in enabling believers to grow spiritually.