OFF WITH THE OLD: ON WITH THE NEW L3

OFF WITH THE OLD; ON WITH THE THE NEW
2 Corinthians 5:14-21 (854)
Introduction
A. We have focused on putting off the old person, and putting on the new
person. V17
B. Just as the Apostle Paul instructed the Ephesian Christians to make changes
appropriate for the new person, so must we. Ephesians 4 & 5 (selected
verses.
C. Let’s focus on several blessings enjoyed by a new person in Christ. 2 Cor.
5:17
I. A new name. Christian: Isaiah 62: 1-2 (553); Acts 11:26 (812); 1 Peter
4:16 (897)
II. A new standard. Jesus. Philippians 2:1-5 (867). Question to ask
ourselves when facing a difficult situation: What would Jesus do?
III. A new fellowship. 1 John 1:1-4,7 (899)
IV. A new motive. A change of heart. Romans 6:7-8,16-18 (833); Matthew
22:34-39 (723)
V. New duties and responsibilities. Ephesians 2:8-10 (864); John 15:1-5 (794)
VI. A new home: The new heaven and the new earth. Revelation 21:1-5 (916)
Closing
A. It would be sad to live with the difficulties of live only to live in eterniyl in the
lake of fire!
B. Prayer.