Dedicated To The Men of God
Who Preach the Word of God As It Is To Men As They Are
"Preach The Word"
A NEW CREATURE
NOT A NEW CHURCH MEMBER
II Corinthians 5:14-21
INTRODUCTION
A provocative topic for a much needed review.
I. A Promised Change
A. A Reasonable Change
1. Persuade (vs. 11 -- not politically correct)
2. Price was paid
3. Punishment was great
B. A Radical Change
1. Not An Overhaul
2. Flesh Is Still Flesh
3. Two Greek Words For New, Not Different But Never Been In Existence Before
C. A Real Change
1. It is new -- it is new irrespective of feeling.
D. A Required Change
1. Man's nature demands it
2. Heaven demands it
II. The Product Of The Change
A. A New Treasure
B. New Thoughts
C. New Talk
D. New Throne
III. Provisions For Change In Christ -- Paul's Phrase Used 70 Times in New Testament
A. Not In Religion Or Reformation Or Rules
B. Not in Baptism Or Any Other Thing
CONCLUSION
Examples of church members who have been saved after they joined the church but were not made a new creature
SERMON FROM DR. LAVERNE BUTLER
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY---USA
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Tom Walker