Vos Group Excursus: The More Excellent Ministry

Danny Olinger, Lane Tipton, and Camden Bucey discuss Geerhardus Vos’s sermon, “The More Excellent Ministry” from 2 Corinthians 3:18. This sermon is included in Grace and Glory: Sermons Preached at Princeton Theological Seminary. In this sermon, Vos proclaims the good news of the consummate and unfading glory of Christ’s new covenant ministry and its implications for the church this side of Christ’s death and resurrection. Chapters 00:00 Introduction04:21 The Polemical Context of 2 Corinthians 310:59 The New Covenant Ministry17:08 2 Corinthians 2:14–17 and Christ’s Triumph28:06 Transitory vs. Eternal31:32 Covered vs. Uncovered34:54 The Function of Moses’ Veil40:13 New Covenant Ministry Is Bound Up with Christ42:28 A Ministry of Abundant Forgiveness and Righteousness50:08 The Transforming Power of the New Covenant53:39 Conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, Danny Olinger, Lane G. Tipton