5 Bible Verses Reminding Believers that We Are a New Creation

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

Written by Jamie Pantastico

On January 4, 2021

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5 Bible Verses to remind us that we are a new creation
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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

II Corinthians 5:17

Every believer will have an instant change of appetite, a change of lifestyle, a change in behavior, a change in attitude. Why? Because we are a new person, the “old Adam” or the sin nature (Romans 5:12) we are all born with has passed away. Now that does not make Christians sinless nor will we be walking around with a halo over our heads. But now, as a result of our faith alone in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ (the gospel). God moved in began a work (Philippians 1:6) in us by transforming us, making us a “new creation”.

 

1. 2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

2. Colossians 3:10

and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him,

3. Ephesians 2:13

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins,

4. Romans 6:11

Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

5. Colossians 1:21-22

‘And you (believers), who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works (before salvation we were slaves of sin and in the domain of darkness Colossians 1:13), yet now (in spite of our sin God saved us because we believed by faith alone in the finished work of the cross…and) He (God) has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless (God no longer sees our old Adam or sin nature), and above reproach in His sight (God sees only Christ righteousness in us 2 Corinthians 5:21) — ‘

 

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

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When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

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What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

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Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

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Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

 

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?

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