Welcome to episode 204 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our three-week series on our identity in Christ. Today, we explore the realities of our being a new creation, based on 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Key takeaways:
- When you come to faith in Christ, you don't just become a slightly improved version of your old self—you become a fundamentally different kind of being.
- We died with Christ, were buried with Christ, and were raised with Christ. This isn't something we're striving to accomplish; it's something that has already happened spiritually when we placed our faith in Jesus.
- Our progress in holiness is motivated by both who we already are and who we will ultimately become.
Quotable:
- Becoming a new creation is not rehabilitation; it's resurrection.
Application:
- Your old self is dead. That's a fact. Now live accordingly. This is where many Christians get stuck. We look at our ongoing struggles and conclude, "Well, I must not really be a new creation yet. Maybe when I finally overcome this sin, then I'll be transformed." But this gets the order exactly backward. We don't behave our way into a new identity; we believe our way into new behavior.
- So, how do we begin to live in light of our new creation reality? Let me suggest three practical steps:
- First, know the truth. Spend time studying what Scripture says about your new identity in Christ.
- Second, replace lies with truth. Identify the false narratives you've believed about yourself.
- Third, practice new creation habits. Consciously give God access to your time, your thoughts, your relationships, and your resources.
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