THE NEW MAN

in #steemchurch6 years ago


The New man is one who has been transformed from the old life to a different kind of life. Such individual (according to this transformation) works in a new dimension.

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That is: S/he...


has been delivered from the kingdom of darkness into light

has been set free from the bondage of sin

and has been brought into the family of Christ

Where s/he begins to desire the things of the Spirit

And as well, pursue things that are of eternal value.

This is just a summary of what the "New Man" entails, for thou hast been transformed from the old self into walking in the newness of life which is the Jesus' kind of life.

Ephesians 4:22-23 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.

WE ARE CALLED TO WALK IN THE NEWNESS OF LIFE

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Just as the above verse has mandated us to put off the old man which is corrupt, we must constantly renew our mind with God's Word.

It's God's will that mankind may be saved and be counted about His body.

We are brought into this eternal family by the action of faith. For those who receive Him and believe in His name, the Scripture says that He gave them power to be called the Sons and Daughters of God. (John 1:12)

As people who are called into this newness of life (neglecting the old man), we must learn to walk in holiness and bear the fruits of righteousness - not yielding to temptation and sin but rather, consolidating to divine calling and vision.

Ephesians Chapter 4 verse 24 added:

And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

We must place our desire on that which has eternal value, setting our minds on things that are above, for everything in the world will pass away.

In conclusion,

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It's in this newness of life that there's abundance of joy and peace. We grow in the experience of His glory as He expouse His glorious ways unto us.

Colossians 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

It is in this regard that we obtain the gift of eternal life by which we are saved.

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In the newness of life there is liberty and freedom and peace of mind.

It was for the reason that the Scripture said "if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

In the newness of life there is liberty....we experience inner joy and the peace which surpasses all understanding will guard our lives...

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