1. 2 C ORINTHIANS 5:17 he is a new creation “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (NKJV)

2. “A NEW CREATURE” When does one become a new creature?

3. WHAT MUST ONE DO TO BE A NEW CREATURE? Be born again – John 3:3-5; 1 Pet. 1:23 Walk in newness of life – Rom. 6:1-4; 1 Pet. 4:1- 5 Be in Christ – 2 Cor. 5:16-19; Col. 1:18 Put on Christ – Gal. 3:26-29 Put on the new man – Col. 3:8-10; Rom. 12:1-2

4. HOW DOES ONE DO THESE THINGS? Birth of water and the spirit – John 3:5 Takes place when one is baptized into Christ – Rom. 6:3-5; Gal. 3:26-27 Infers certain changes – Heb. 6:1; Rom. 8:13; Col. 3:5; Rev. 2:10 Our regeneration continues as we live as Christians – Eph. 4:17-24

5. he is a new creation “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)