New…and Never to Grow Old posted by jwatson on Dec 29, 2015

“In God’s great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead� (1 Peter 1:3). The word “new� is never more important than when it precedes the word “birth.�  The new birth ushers in new life with new purpose and a new destiny.  This is the only “new� that never grows old!

As we embark on 2016, here is a reminder of the newness that we possess, and grow into, as a result of the new birth.  This is a “Bible list� informing us who we are based on the word NEW!

If you have been redeemed from the bondage to sin by the blood of Christ, adopted as a son or daughter into the family of God, then…

·      …you are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)

·      …having experienced the new birth (1 Peter 1:3)

·      …so that you are a new person (Colossians 3:10)

·      …given a new name (Isaiah 62:2)

·      …living a new life (Romans 6:4)

·      …with a new heart and a new spirit (Ezekiel 18:31)

·      …under the new covenant (Luke 22:20)

·      …instructed by a new teaching (Mark 1:27; Acts 17:19)

·      …enlightening your new mind (Romans 12:2)

·      …empowered by the new way of the Spirit (Ezekiel 11:19; Romans 7:6)

·      …possessing new strength (Isaiah 40:31)

·      …exhibiting a new attitude (Ephesians 4:23)

·      …following a new command (1 John 2:8)

·      …receiving new mercies every morning (Lamentations 3:23)

·      …looking forward to residing in a new heaven and new earth (Isaiah 65:17)

·      …where you will have a new body (Phil 3:21)

·      …living in a new home (John 14:1-3)

·      …forever and ever singing a new song (Revelation 5:9)

This list really makes “Happy New Year� a rather trite phrase.

EE’s commitment is to work diligently in expanding the proclamation of the Gospel of the “new birth� around the world.  If you are already a ministry partner with EE, I express our thanks and appreciation.  If you are not yet a ministry partner, I ask you to prayerfully consider taking that step.  If the Lord leads you to support EE financially, click here to give a gift today.

I pray that the new and abundant life you have in Christ will continue to be the source of your joy and purpose.

In Christ,
Jim Engle