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NASB | 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life]. |
Bible Question:
hi, i've recently been found by jesus, he has always been present in my life but i have avoided him and chose my own way. please pray for me and offer any help or suggestions. i have a lot of garbage to clean up in my life and i don't want to loose focus. |
Bible Answer: Welcome dave3467, You say, "i don't want to loose focus", that statement shows that you are willing to follow God. That is really all that Jesus asks us to do. Be willing and then do it. You also say, "i have a lot of garbage to clean up in my life". While it is true that we are still accountable for some of the things we have done in the past and we have to correct the things that we are able but Jesus has cleaned up the garbage in your life. You ARE a NEW CREATURE in Christ. ((2Co 5:17 KJV) Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.) All things, ALL THINGS are become new. The slate is clean and in the Father's eyes you are sinless. ((1Jo 2:1 KJV) My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:) Let me put it this way: you have just found the most fantastic girl that you ever saw. You want to date her and so you do. The relationship gets better because all your attention is on her and that is all that you want in your life, being together and enjoying each other’s company. And THE MOST IMPORTANT part of your new relationship with your girlfriend is communication. So it is with God. THE most important thing is communication. Talk with Him daily even minute by minute; Paul says, "pray without ceasing". Praying isn't always down on your knees; it can just be thanking Him for the little things that happen throughout the day. Just a word of acknowledgement out of the mouth, "Thank you Father". Even if you misplace the car keys, "Father, help me find the keys." And He is pleased with the smallest request because it shows your faith. And the other part, our part, is to listen. Listen to Him. The majority of the time He will talk to us through the Scriptures. If there is an idea that you are in conflict with and when you open your Bible to read, all of a sudden, without your being aware that you were directed to a certain Scripture, there is the answer. Not that it is magical just to flip open your Bible and point your finger to a spot on the page but He will guide you to the answer. ((Joh 14:26 KJV) But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.) Next, look around your community for a Bible teaching church that exalts Christ and Him crucified. Be active with the other believers. Plus there are innumerable books that can help with your walk but be aware that not all of them have your interest at heart. For now, pray (communicate) and read your Bible. Blessings to you dave3467, May our Father which art in heaven abundantly pour out His Spirit upon you. Some passages in the Scriptures are not easily understood, so I would get a Bible that is written in a language that best conforms to the gifts that God has given you. Plus, the members of this forum will help where they can. There are many learned people here but search your Scriptures first. Searching will strengthen you in the knowledge of God’s Word. Be patient. For ALL that are born must learn to crawl before we can run. terrib |
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