T. Sibley: The Promise and the Task The Promise and the Task

To reflect the “glory of the Lord ” is to experience a transformation into the likeness of Jesus. This essay is an exploration of how that is to be expressed in the life of the believer. The exploration includes a study of Exodus 34, John 1:14, and 2 Corinthians 3:18. Attention is given to the words and instruction of Jesus in the Gospel of John to his followers concerning their life in relationship to Him. Summary One of the most startling statements concerning the Christian faith to be recor-ded by the apostle Paul is found in 2 Corinthians 3:18. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect (contemplate) the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. That statement, if taken to be Biblical truth, raises a host of challenging questi-ons. What is the “glory of the Lord? ” What does it mean to be “transformed into his likeness? ” If this transformation process “comes from the Lord, ” what part d