Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new kind of person, he is uncommon, his behavior has changed, he is established upon a firm foundation, his priorities have changed, he no longer lives for himself, but for Christ, the old man being subdued; observe, many things about him are different. (Personal Translation)
Therefore, if a man has converted to Christ, he is a new person. He will be different than he was before having noticeable changes in his character. He will be established, unlike before, desiring to be a good and faithful servant. When a person is regenerated, he does not immediately manifest the internal change that occurs during regeneration. The person is not even aware of this change until the new man begins to war against the old man. It is not until the person chooses to convert from his sinful ways and live his life in accordance with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, that he is considered to be a new creature. If the person has truly converted, he has put away that which was of the natural and has taken hold of the new which is spiritual (John 3:6). He has begun subduing the old man and its control over him, allowing the new to take the lead. He has become a new person, and according to scripture, has set himself apart from those of unrighteousness, is consider to be a peculiar type of person, and a member of the royal priesthood of God.
Related passages:
John 3:6
Ephesians 4:22
Exodus 19:5
Deuteronomy 14:2
Titus 2:14
1 Peter 2:9
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Buried with Christ into death, so that we might be raised to life. (Romans 6) |
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| Regeneration Born of Water Eating His flesh Live Forever Solely By Grace |
I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; AND he that believeth on me shall never thirst. (John 6:35) |
Conversion Born of Spirit Drinking His blood Hath Eternal Life By Faith & Works |
| Except a man be born of water AND of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (John 3:5) |
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