1. A New Creature In Christ 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

2. 2 Corinthians 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.” (KJV)

3. “ If” – We have a choice! Mt. 11:28; Rom. 6:16-18; Rev. 22:17

4. “ Any Man” -- The gospel is for all. Gen. 12:3; Isa. 2:2ff; Joel 2:32  Great Commission: Mt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15ff; Lk. 24:47; Acts 2:21; Rom. 10:11-13 – Who may call…  Calling on the Lord demands obedience. Mt. 7:21ff; Lk. 6:46; Acts 22:16  Jews had a hard time accepting this. Acts 10:34-35; 11:12; 15:7-9; Gal. 2:11-12

5. “Be In Christ ” --Eph. 1:3; Jno. 15:1-5; Eph. 1:22-23; Eph. 4:4; 1 Cor. 12:12; Gal. 3:26-27 In Christ..  “Blessed are the dead” Rev. 14:13  Eternal life. 1 Jno. 5:11  Salvation. 2 Tim. 2:10  Freedom from condemnation. Rom. 8:1  Forgiveness. Eph. 1:7

6. “He Is A New Creature” Occasion to rejoice. –Acts 2:46; 8:8, 39; 16:34; Phil. 4:4 Occasion to rejoice. –Acts 2:46; 8:8, 39; 16:34; Phil. 4:4  Presence of the Lord occasion to rejoice. “Lo I am with you always.” Mt. 28:20 “… I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.” Heb. 13:5

7. “Old things … passed away… all things new ” New Covenant. Heb. 8:7ff; Col. 2:14-16 New Covenant. Heb. 8:7ff; Col. 2:14-16 New Birth – Jno. 3:3; 1 Pet. 1:22-23; 2:1ff; New Birth – Jno. 3:3; 1 Pet. 1:22-23; 2:1ff; New Name – Isa. 62:2; Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16 New Name – Isa. 62:2; Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16 New Life – Rom. 6:1ff; Gal. 2:20 New Life – Rom. 6:1ff; Gal. 2:20 Different life – Eph. 4:22-24; Col. 3:5-10 Different life – Eph. 4:22-24; Col. 3:5-10 Renewed mind – Eph. 4:23 Renewed mind – Eph. 4:23

8. The New Creature Has The Prospect Of A New Home… Note: Abraham. Heb. 11:8-10, 16 Paul. 1 Cor. 4:16-5:1; 2 Tim. 4:6-8; 18 Peter. 1 Pet. 1:4