Believers gain even more that assurance of eternal salvation – followers of Christ experience a complete life change
(2 Corinthians 5:16-17)
* The sins of our past are forgiven (2 Corinthians 5:21)
* We are new creatures in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17)
* We walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4)
* We put on a “new self” (Ephesians 4:24, Colossians 3:10)
Jesus came to reconcile the world to the Father (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). As a result, those who follow God will begin to reflect His will, His work, and His ways in greater measure.
* Our minds are being renewed by the Word of God (Romans 12:2)
* We walk in accordance with the leading of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:19-25)
* We will function in the wisdom of man (James 3:13-18)
* We will live according to the teachings of Jesus (Colossians 2:6)
As believers and new creations, we are ambassadors for the Lord, and we have a calling that is eternal (2 Corinthians 5:20)
* We have Christ in us, the hope of eternity with Jesus (Colossians 1:27)
* We press on to the goal of eternity with Jesus (Philippians 3:8-14)
Questions for Reflection:
1. Think about the ways you have changed receiving Christ as your Savior. What habits and sinful activities have gone away? How have your priorities and thoughts about God been transformed?
2. What new habits would help you row closer to God and experience greater life change (for example: -personal Bible study, more purposeful quite time, and increased focus on prayer, or a stronger desire to server the Lord)?
