Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Big Idea: In Christ, believers are reborn, made new, and empowered to live like Jesus.
Message Focus: The consequences of sin left us with an existence separated from God and marked by self-centeredness, emptiness, guilt and shame. Salvation through faith in Jesus offers us reconciliation with God and a regenerated life of purpose, forgiveness and freedom.
We may struggle with the influence and temptation of sin in our lives here on earth, the new life given by God’s Spirit at salvation means we are not bound to sin anymore! New life brings hope and growth in abundance.
Prompting Questions: What does “new creation” mean? How might you counsel a friend who confesses to you that they still struggle with a besetting sin even since coming to faith in Jesus? What are key characteristics between “the old” that has gone and “the new” that is
here? Why is regeneration a helpful word/idea?
Cross References: John 3:3-8, Romans 8:8-13, Galatians 5:16-24, Ephesians 2:1-5, Colossians 2:3, Titus 3:5
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