3 promises: 2 Cor 3:16-18
v 18 Changed: ((Gk) kapeleuo, adulterate, only mentioned here), but the word kapelos occurs in the Sept. in Isa 1:22 of taveren-keepers who mix wine and water. The idea here is that the false apostles who were disturbing the Corinthians (11:13-15) were mixing the word of God with their own inventions/beliefs and were explaining it away to accomodate their hearers to get gain. Much of the word of God is being alulterated today in many ways in social media, and wolves in sheeps clothing (2 Tim 4:1-4), to obtain a following of their own, building their own kingdom.
If we do not know the word of God in correct context we will be led astray from the purity of God and His kingdom.
We are to be changed to the image of God and Messiah and follow his ways, the transformation will be evident by the fruit. We endeavor to attain purity, getting rid of the dross to become clean vessels and establish His purpose.
Gen 1:26 … making mankind in His image …