All Things New

1. A New Perspective (2 Corinthians 5:16)
   
1. Illustration (The blind man and the elephant)
   
2. Everything is spiritual-you use your vision to see others as God sees them
2. A New Person (2 Corinthians 5:17)
1. A new creature- like a snake becoming an eagle
   
2. In Christ- nothing remains the same
   
3. A New Purpose (2 Corinthians 5:18)
   
1. All things are of God- no longer living for self
   
2. A heavenly calling
4. A New Power (2 Corinthians 5:19)
   
1. The word of reconciliation (Jeremiah 23:29; Romans 1:16; Hebrews 4:12)
   
5. A New Position (2 Corinthians 5:20-21)
1. As Christ died on the cross in our stead So we take the gospel to others in His stead
   
2. An ambassador

Conclusion

Are you walking in newness of life? How do you see others? Are you a new creature in Christ? Do you trust God to strengthen you? Are you walking worthy of your vocation? "Even so we should walk in newness of life."