A Brand New Creation
The old has passed away; all things become new.
The radical miracle of spiritual regeneration.
The big idea
If anyone is in Christ, the old life is gone and new life has begun.
Opening scripture
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
What does “A Brand New Creation” walk through?
A Brand New Creation
2 Corinthians 5:17 · KJV
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
In plain English
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
Walking in Truth
Paul's letter to 2 Corinthians reveals the boundless depths of gospel grace. The radical miracle of spiritual regeneration. By applying this truth daily, our hearts find steady peace.
“If anyone is in Christ, the old life is gone and new life has begun.”
Pray
Father, thank You for the truth of 2 Corinthians 5:17. Let Your Holy Spirit empower me to walk in its light today. Amen.
Write it down
How can the truth of 2 Corinthians 5:17 shape your mindset today?
Abide in Grace
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from 2 Corinthians 5:17. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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