NEW LIFE IN CHRIST
2Corinthians 5:17- ‘Therefore
if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold,
all things are become new’.
As
Christians, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ shows us the greatest
love that God has shown to mankind. No wonder ‘the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but
unto us which are saved it is the power of God’ (1Corinthian 1:18). Through
His death and resurrection, man can have salvation and restoration of God’s
love and plan for his life- whether Jew or Gentile, rich or poor, free or bond,
male or female, Ghanaian or foreigner. This salvation is there for you.
Free Salvation
This salvation has been
made very simple that all who want it can get it- no credit card, no money, no
sacrifice, no signature or thumbprint. Just believe in Jesus Christ; confess
your sins sincerely and you have it. Pronto! Because scripture says in:
John
3:16: ‘For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life’
Rev.3:20: ‘Behold, I
stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I
will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.’
Old self
2Corin.5:17: ‘Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a
new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new’
confirms that if ‘any man’ receives Christ as his savior:
- Christ
comes into his life (Rev. 3:20)
- All
your sins are forgiven
- You
become a child of God (Jn 1:12)
- You
received life and a new relationship for which God created you.
- Old
things are passed away.
When Christ comes into
your life, the old self of sin should give way. The old self of Adultery,
fornication, uncleanness, evil, envy, covetousness, idolatry, disrespect,
strife, drunkenness, blasphemy, stealing, etc (see Gal. 5:19-21/ Col. 3). If we
say we have risen with Christ, we should let go the old self for the new life
in Christ.
New life
2Corin.5:17 says that ‘Therefore if any man be in Christ….., all
things are become new’. If we sincerely and faithfully accept Christ as the
Lord of our life, we should no longer live that old selfish life of sin but a
new life as these:
- Love, joy, patience, gentleness,
goodness, temperance, boldness, good communicating, forgiveness (as Christ
forgave you), charity, you bear the image of Christ; your life testifies
about Christ because you have been born again in Christ.
Also ‘all things become new’ in Christ
as these:
- no cheating but hard work, attitude,
marriage, relationships, way of doing things testifies Christ unlike
before. Hallelujah!
Can
you think of anything more worthy than this?
How can we
sustain this new life in Christ
In the midst of
persecutions and hardship, enduring the new life in Christ has become very
critical. Our enemy, the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom
he may devour. We can and should sustain this new life through:
- Abiding
in the Lord always
- Trusting
God for every detail of our lives
- Pray
and fast without ceasing
- Endure
hardships as discipline
- Study
and be obedient to the word of God
- Not
grieving the Holy Spirit; let your body be holy for Him to stay in you.
- Fellowship
with true bible-believers
- Witness
in words and with your life for Christ.
Conclusion
- Brethren,
In Christ we have a new life that is meaningful and satisfying; which no
man can give you.
- Let
us persevere and endure in this new life because there will be greater
reward for us soon (Rev. 21:7-8).
- Let
us live as people who have seen Christ, tasted Christ and have put on the
new life in Christ. That whatsoever thing we do shall glorify God.
- Don’t forget Heb. 10:26kjv. Amen!
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