New Life in Christ – Starting Well

The reality is found in Christ behaviour made alive NEW LIFE strengthened & sanctified LIVING OUT FAITH perseverance - holding on eternal future purpose new creation no condemnation maturity knowing God's will IN CHRIST Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence 2Corinthians 5: 17 (God’s Word Translation) seated with Him peace RELATIONSHIPS one body SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS grace refreshment wisdom reconciliation fullness position sealed with the Holy Spirit The reality is found in Christ Colossians 2:17b (TNIV)

Reality “The reality is found in Christ” Belonging Believing Behaviour “Becoming all God wants us to be involves change”

Verse of the Year “Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence.” 2Corinthians 5:17 (GWT)

New or Renewed? “Kainos” (kahee-nos) “Unheard of previously” Unique Not available before Exclusive Distinctive Totally new concept

A New Creation “Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence.” 2Corinthians 5:17 (GWT)

A New Creation “Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence.” 2Corinthians 5:17 (GWT)

A New Creation “Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence.” 2Corinthians 5:17 (GWT)

A New Creation “Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence.” 2Corinthians 5:17 (GWT)

What are we prepared to commit to? Spiritual Goals What are we prepared to commit to? repentance righteousness reconciliation justice sharing prayer Godly lifestyle reading the Bible generosity confession fellowship filled with the Spirit Kingdom focus equality

New Identity How do we identify a Christian? Deceit, pretence, counterfeit actions diminish our identity We’re in danger of losing our identity If we don’t believe what God says If we allow Satan to rob us

Moving Onwards Who am I really? Pretence Perception Projection Potential

What God says “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose” Romans 8:28 (NIVUK) “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ” Ephesians 1:3 (NIVUK)

What God says “For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” Ephesians 2:10 (NIVUK) “For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose” Philippians 2:13 (NIVUK)

Moving Onwards What does life mean to me? Who am I really? Pretence Perception Projection Potential What does life mean to me? When do I really feel alive? What gives me great satisfaction? What would I get up early to do or sacrifice something else for?