“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:4 KJV When you were baptized, you identified with the death, burial (going under the water), and resurrection (coming up out of the water) of Christ our Savior. And just like Christ was…
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” II Corinthians 5:17 KJV Once you know Christ as Savior, you are a new creature. Your spirit is quickened (made alive), giving birth to a new nature – a holy nature, one just like Christ’s. Your old sin nature is no longer the controlling force in your life. You now have…
“That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.” I Thessalonians 2:12 KJV As a child of God, you are called; Called out of darkness (I Peter 2:9-10), called to salvation (II Thessalonians 2:13-14), called unto fellowship with Jesus (I Corinthians 1:9), called to be saints (Romans 1:7), called to glory and virtue (II Peter 1:3-4), and called unto His kingdom and glory…
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” II Corinthians 5:17 KJV Many believers view themselves as unworthy to be in God’s service. They say, “I’m not worthy of God’s blessings or His mercy. I’m just a poor sinner, saved by grace.” That’s a gloomy and discouraging view of God’s life-changing power. Is that really how God…