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New Life in Christ – Made Alive

New Life in Christ – Made Alive. New or Renewed?. “ Kainos ” ( kahee-nos ) “Unheard of previously” Unique Not available before Exclusive Distinctive Totally new concept. A New Creation.

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New Life in Christ – Made Alive

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  1. New Life in Christ – Made Alive

  2. New or Renewed? “Kainos” (kahee-nos) • “Unheard of previously” • Unique • Not available before • Exclusive • Distinctive • Totally new concept

  3. A New Creation “Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence.” 2Corinthians 5:17 (GWT) • A new identity • A new way of living – the old way is dead

  4. A New Creation • Who am I really? • Pretence • Perception • Projection • Potential • Guard against • Deceit & Counterfeit actions • Self doubt • Criticism • Condemnation

  5. Romans 12:2 (TNIV) “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will”

  6. Questions • What does life mean to me? • When do I really feel alive? • What gives me great satisfaction? • What would I get up early to do or sacrifice something else for?

  7. Eternity is the key • What is heaven like? • Uninterrupted life with God And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God.” Revelation 21:3 (NIVUK)

  8. Eternity is the key • What is heaven like? • Uninterrupted life with God • What is eternal life? “Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 17:3 (NIVUK)

  9. Eternity is the key • What is heaven like? • Uninterrupted life with God • What is eternal life? • Heaven is the “with God” place • A perfect place • Where God’s authority reigns • No chance to sin! • Our earthly lives prepare us

  10. Moving Onwards “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you” 1Peter 1:3-4 (TNIV)

  11. Moving Onwards “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you” 1Peter 1:3-4 (TNIV)

  12. Moving Onwards “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you” 1Peter 1:3-4 (TNIV)

  13. Moving Onwards “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you” 1Peter 1:3-4 (TNIV)

  14. Moving Onwards “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you” 1Peter 1:3-4 (TNIV)

  15. Moving Onwards “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you” 1Peter 1:3-4 (TNIV)

  16. Moving Onwards • Questions to consider • What does it mean to be made alive in Jesus? • Am I certain of my living hope and my inheritance? • How does that affect the way I live my life here and now? • What excuses do I make for not following God wholeheartedly?

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