Introduction

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, gathered together in our Father's house, to share the good news of His Word. There's a certain vitality that comes from being in the presence of fellow believers, a warmth that can only be felt in the company of those who share our faith, our hopes, and our love for our Lord Jesus Christ.

We're going to be immersing ourselves in the powerful words of 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 today. The Apostle Paul writes:

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

These words resonate with the transformative power of God's love, a love so profound that it can turn the old into new, a love that reconciles us to our Creator and entrusts us with the sacred task of reconciliation.

Our conversation today will be centered around three main points: Manifesting a New Creation, Ministering Reconciliation, and Mastering our Kingdom Assignment. Each of these points is a stepping stone on the path to understanding the depth of our calling as Christians, a calling that demands our very hearts, souls, and minds.

Manifesting a New Creation

When we accept Christ into our lives, a profound transformation occurs. We are no longer the same person we were before. We are reborn, made anew by the love and grace of God. This is not a superficial change, but a deep, fundamental shift in our very being. We are no longer defined by our past mistakes, our failures, or our sins. Instead, we are defined by our relationship with Christ, by the love of God that has made us new.

This transformation is not something we achieve on our own: It is a gift from God, a manifestation of His grace. It is God who makes us new, who gives us a fresh start, a clean slate. We are not simply improved versions of our old selves. We are entirely new creations, with a new identity, a new purpose, and a new life in Christ.

This transformation is not just about us as individuals: It is also about our role in the world. As new creations in Christ, we are called to be agents of change, to bring the love and grace of God into a broken world. We are called to be lights in the darkness, to show others the way to Christ. We are not just receivers of God's grace, but also its ambassadors.

Being a new creation in Christ means living in a new way: It means turning away from our old habits, our old ways of thinking, our old ways of living. It means embracing a new way of life, a life that is guided by the teachings of Christ, a life that is filled with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

This transformation in Christ is not a one-time event: It is an ongoing process, a continual renewal of our minds and hearts. Every day, we must choose to live as new creations, to put off our old selves and put on our new selves. This is not always easy. It requires discipline, perseverance, and faith. But it is also a source of great joy and peace, for there is nothing more fulfilling than living in alignment with God's will.

This process is not just about personal transformation: It is also about transforming our relationships with others. As new creations, we are called to love others as Christ has loved us. This means forgiving those who have wronged us, showing kindness to those who are unkind, and seeking justice for those who are oppressed. It means seeing others not as they are, but as they could be in Christ.

Being a new creation means having a new perspective on the world: We no longer see the world through the lens of our old selves, but through the lens of Christ. This means seeing the world not as a place of despair and hopelessness, but as a place of hope and potential. It means seeing the challenges we face not as obstacles, but as opportunities for growth and transformation.

When this transformation occurs it’s not just about us: It is also about God. It is a testament to His power, His love, and His grace. It is a demonstration of His ability to make all things new, to bring beauty out of ashes, to turn mourning into dancing. It is a reminder that with God, nothing is impossible.

Ministering Reconciliation

As we continue to immerse ourselves in the words of 2 Corinthians 5:17-19, we find ourselves confronted with a task of great magnitude and great importance ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO