Title: “From Tent to Temple: Our Eternal Dwelling with God” 2 Corinthians 5:1–5 (CSB) “For we know that if our earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal dwelling in the heavens, not made with hands.2 Indeed, we groan in this tent, desiring to put on our heavenly dwelling,3 since, when we are clothed, we will not be found naked.4 Indeed, we groan while we are in this tent, burdened as we are, because we do not want to be unclothed but clothe

In *2 Corinthians 4:7–15*, Paul reveals that God places His priceless treasure in fragile clay jars—ordinary people—so His power, not ours, is seen. Though afflicted and weak, we’re never abandoned. Through suffering, the life of Jesus shines in us, spreading grace and thanksgiving to God’s glory. Our weakness becomes the vessel of His strength.

This study explores 2 Corinthians 3:4–6, revealing how true confidence and adequacy come from God, not ourselves. Paul contrasts the old covenant of the letter that kills with the new covenant of the Spirit that gives life. Believers are called to serve as Spirit-empowered ministers of the new covenant through Christ.