Simple Secrets Of The Kingdom

Jesus is the new Adam. The contrast with the first Adam shows us how things have changed in Christ. We see the new creation we have in Jesus. (Romans 5)

We discover how Jesus not only shares in creation, but also is active in our lives creating new life in us. (Colossians 1; Hebrews 1; Ephesians 1; 2 Corinthians. 5:17)

The first creation began with the universe and ended with mankind. In God’s new creation, God starts with the Second Perfect Man and will end with a new heavens and a new earth. The new man, Jesus, reveals how to live by God’s power for imperfect people called grace. (John 1)

God uses experiences in life to help us move from immaturity and insecurity to confidence and a mature faith in God. God uses trouble to help us learn how to live by 2nd thoughts with the power of the Holy Spirit. This involves confession and forgiveness. We can live our lives controlled either by thanksgiving to God or by guilt and resentment. (Psalm 32; James 5:16)

The theme of the Bible is creation. God’s creative word is an event that changes all things. His Word of forgiveness is a word that changes our relationship to Him (justification) and it is also His creative word that is a process that changes our behavior over time (sanctification). (Genesis 1)

When God created us we shared both a spiritual likeness with the Triune God and a physical likeness with animals. As humans, we have a dignity by virtue of our created identity with God. (Genesis 1: 26-28; Hebrews 2; Psalm 8 )