Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of

God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into

his mother's womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water

and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. (John 3:3-5 ESV)

For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor

uncircumcision, but a new creation. And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and

mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. (Galatians 6:15-16 ESV)

who has made us sufficient to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the

letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. (2 Corinthians 3:6 )

and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

(Ephesians 4:24 ESV)

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a

new creation. The old has passed

away; behold, the new has come.

(2 Corinthians 5:17)

What is this New Life of the New

Creation?

What is this New Life of the New Creation? 2 Corinthians 5:17

• New ambition Yes, we are of good courage, and we would

rather be away from the body and at home with

the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please

him. (2 Corinthians 5:6-9 ESV)

I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to

please the Lord. But the married man is anxious about worldly things, how to please his wife, and his

interests are divided. And the unmarried or betrothed woman is anxious about the things of the

Lord, how to be holy in body and spirit. But the married woman is anxious about worldly things, how

to please her husband. (1 Corinthians 7:32-34 ESV)

But the married man is anxious about worldly things, how to please

his wife, and his interests are divided.

TimeEffort

MoneyPriority

The unmarried man is anxious about the things

of the Lord, how to please the Lord.

WorshipGood works

PrayerEncouragement

Priority

Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you

received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and

more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain

from sexual immorality; (1 Thessalonians 4:1-3 ESV)

Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone

to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by

God to love one another, for that indeed is what you are

doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we

urge you, brothers, to do this more and more,

(1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 ESV)

and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and

to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.

(1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 ESV)


• New ambition• New association

For the love of Christ controls us, because we

have concluded this: that one has died for all,

therefore all have died; (2 Corinthians 5:14 ESV)

Love of anything guides our

relationship with it.


Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in

him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not

from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does

the will of God abides forever. (1 John 2:15-17 ESV)

Love of anything guides our

relationship with it.

Resist sinStand up to it

Defeat it


• New ambition• New association• New attitude

…and he died for all, that those who live might no

longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died

and was raised. (2 Corinthians 5:15 ESV)

Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover

lamb, has been sacrificed. (1 Corinthians 5:7)

• Worshipping with counterfeit churches• No discernment with friendships• Getting caught up with social media

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the

days are evil. (Ephesians 5:15-16 ESV)


• New ambition• New association• New attitude• New activity

for we walk by faith, not by sight.

(2 Corinthians 5:7 ESV)

Now faith is the assurance of things

hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

(Hebrews 11:1 ESV)

He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. (Mt. 14:29)

When Jesus heard this, he marveled and said to those who followed him, “Truly, I tell you, with no one in Israel have I found such faith. (Matthew 8:10 ESV)

Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” And her

daughter was healed instantly. (Matthew 15:28 ESV)

“Faith” is acting for the Lord without having it all figured out first.

• Inviting

• Be hospitable

• Host a study

• Teach

• Help teach

But now we are released from the law, having died to that which held us captive, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit and not in the old way of the written code. (Romans 7:6 ESV)


• New ambition• New association• New attitude• New activity• New assignment

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal

through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

(2 Corinthians 5:20 ESV)

• Luke 19:10, Mission or maintenance

• John 4:35, Better harvest later?

• Matthew 5:13, Danger in losing our flavor

• Matt. 5:14-16, Light’s purpose is being seen


• New ambition• New association• New attitude• New activity• New assignment• New assurance

The whole point in becoming a new creature

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Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be