Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature;
the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
2 Corinthians 5:17
When we believe in Jesus Christ as our God and Savior from the hell we deserve, we become born again. The Bible tells us that we are a new creature (2 Cor. 5:17); we have been indwelt and sealed by God’s Holy Spirit who is our helper in our Christian walk and has been promised to be with us forever (Eph. 1:13; 4:30; Jn. 14:16-17). He is given to us to guide us into all truth, empower us to lay aside old sinful habits and put on new righteous ones, and to boldly witness His glorious gospel to a lost and dying world (Jn. 16:13; Eph. 4:1; Acts 1:8). Just as we have been saved from hell by believing in God’s saving promises in Christ, we are to continue exercising faith in God’s promises for victory over sin (Col. 1:22-23; 2:6; Heb. 12:2). This ongoing exercise of faith is fundamental to our growth in grace so that we might please our Heavenly Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is His will that we grow in the knowledge of Him and bear fruit in every good work proving to be His disciples as we abide in His word, walking in a manner worthy of our calling (Jn. 15:1-11; Eph. 4:1; Col. 1:10).
We have been crucified with Christ, died with Christ, buried with Christ, raised with Christ, and seated in heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Rom. 6:1-6; Eph. 2:5-6). Our death with Christ was a death to sin, and our being raised with Christ is a resurrection to the new life of righteousness (Rom. 6:7-13). And since we have already been seated in heavenly places we are to keep seeking the things that are above and not the things that are on earth (Col. 3:1-2; 2 Cor. 4:18; 1 Pet. 1:24-25). It is our privilege to walk in this new life. We should be able to say, as Paul said, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh (body) I live by faith in the Son of God” (Gal. 5:20), and “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Phil. 1:21). And when our life on earth is done, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim. 4:7-8).
It is our responsibility as children of God to walk by the Spirit so that we will not carry out the desires of the flesh, and be useful vessels for God’s service (Gal. 5:16; 2 Tim. 2:19-21). God will not change us apart from our will. We must choose to submit and obey Him, by faith, knowing He will supply the power to be victorious (2 Cor. 2:12). As an act of our will we must choose to flee from sin and pursue righteousness (1 Cor. 6:18; 1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 2:22). We must choose to lay aside the old self of sin and selfishness, renew our mind with His word, and put on the new self of righteousness and sacrifice (Eph. 4:17-32; Col. 3:1-16). We must resist the devil and draw near to God (Ja. 4:7-8). We must bring every thought captive (confessing every sinful thought) to the obedience of Christ (2 Cor. 10:5). It is our duty to put on the full armor of God and fight the good fight of faith (Eph. 6:10-18; 1 Tim. 6:12; 2 Tim. 4:7). When we step out in faith to obey and do God’s will His Spirit will enable and empower us with great strength in the inner man (Phil. 4:13; Eph. 3:16). We are to show our faith by our works and prove ourselves doers of the word, not just hearers (Jam. 1:22, 25; 2:18-26). The willingness to obey, the exercise of faith, and the power of God are the combination that guarantees victory in the Christian life.
The following words from God are for our encouragement, exhortation, motivation, conviction, strength, perseverance, and power to live the victorious new life in Christ Jesus. When we believe God’s words and act upon them there is no obstacle that can stand in our way that is too great to overcome (Matt. 7:24-27; 2 Pet. 1:3-8). Greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 Jn. 4:4).
Acts 1:8 but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”
Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness.
Acts 20:32 And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Romans 6:7 for he who has died is freed from sin.
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.
Romans 8:13 for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Romans 8:37 But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.
Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 16:19-20 For the report of your obedience has reached to all; therefore I am rejoicing over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
1 Corinthians 2:4 and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
2 Corinthians 1:20 For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes; therefore also through Him is our Amen to the glory of God through us.
2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.
2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,
2 Corinthians 12:9 And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
Galatians 5:16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.
Ephesians 3:16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man,
Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,
Ephesians 6:13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.
Ephesians 6:16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Philippians 1:6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously
Colossians 1:29 For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.
Colossians 2:9 and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority;
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:5 holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; Avoid such men as these.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 2:18 For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.
Hebrews 4:15-16 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 13:21 [the God of peace] equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
James 4:7-8 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
1 Peter 5:10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
2 Peter 1:3-4 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.
1 John 4:4 You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
Jude 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy,
We have been crucified with Christ, died with Christ, buried with Christ, raised with Christ, and seated in heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Rom. 6:1-6; Eph. 2:5-6). Our death with Christ was a death to sin, and our being raised with Christ is a resurrection to the new life of righteousness (Rom. 6:7-13). And since we have already been seated in heavenly places we are to keep seeking the things that are above and not the things that are on earth (Col. 3:1-2; 2 Cor. 4:18; 1 Pet. 1:24-25). It is our privilege to walk in this new life. We should be able to say, as Paul said, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh (body) I live by faith in the Son of God” (Gal. 5:20), and “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Phil. 1:21). And when our life on earth is done, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim. 4:7-8).
It is our responsibility as children of God to walk by the Spirit so that we will not carry out the desires of the flesh, and be useful vessels for God’s service (Gal. 5:16; 2 Tim. 2:19-21). God will not change us apart from our will. We must choose to submit and obey Him, by faith, knowing He will supply the power to be victorious (2 Cor. 2:12). As an act of our will we must choose to flee from sin and pursue righteousness (1 Cor. 6:18; 1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 2:22). We must choose to lay aside the old self of sin and selfishness, renew our mind with His word, and put on the new self of righteousness and sacrifice (Eph. 4:17-32; Col. 3:1-16). We must resist the devil and draw near to God (Ja. 4:7-8). We must bring every thought captive (confessing every sinful thought) to the obedience of Christ (2 Cor. 10:5). It is our duty to put on the full armor of God and fight the good fight of faith (Eph. 6:10-18; 1 Tim. 6:12; 2 Tim. 4:7). When we step out in faith to obey and do God’s will His Spirit will enable and empower us with great strength in the inner man (Phil. 4:13; Eph. 3:16). We are to show our faith by our works and prove ourselves doers of the word, not just hearers (Jam. 1:22, 25; 2:18-26). The willingness to obey, the exercise of faith, and the power of God are the combination that guarantees victory in the Christian life.
The following words from God are for our encouragement, exhortation, motivation, conviction, strength, perseverance, and power to live the victorious new life in Christ Jesus. When we believe God’s words and act upon them there is no obstacle that can stand in our way that is too great to overcome (Matt. 7:24-27; 2 Pet. 1:3-8). Greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 Jn. 4:4).
Acts 1:8 but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”
Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness.
Acts 20:32 And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Romans 6:7 for he who has died is freed from sin.
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.
Romans 8:13 for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Romans 8:37 But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.
Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 16:19-20 For the report of your obedience has reached to all; therefore I am rejoicing over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
1 Corinthians 2:4 and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
2 Corinthians 1:20 For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes; therefore also through Him is our Amen to the glory of God through us.
2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.
2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,
2 Corinthians 12:9 And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
Galatians 5:16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.
Ephesians 3:16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man,
Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,
Ephesians 6:13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.
Ephesians 6:16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Philippians 1:6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously
Colossians 1:29 For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.
Colossians 2:9 and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority;
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:5 holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; Avoid such men as these.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 2:18 For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.
Hebrews 4:15-16 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 13:21 [the God of peace] equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
James 4:7-8 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
1 Peter 5:10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
2 Peter 1:3-4 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.
1 John 4:4 You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
Jude 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy,
