In Him Introduction: Made a New Creation

In this foundational episode, Jen and Crystal explore what it truly means to be a new creation in Christ. Building on the truth that Jesus made us winners through His sacrifice, they look at the transformation that happens when we accept Jesus as Lord—how the old is gone, the new has come, and our identity is forever changed.Drawing from passages like 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12, and Colossians 1, Jen and Crystal lay a solid biblical foundation for living as a victorious believer. Through the powerful example of Paul’s radical transformation, they discuss how God's love, grace, and truth shape us into who He created us to be.This episode also highlights how renewing our minds, rejecting condemnation, and standing firm in God’s promises are key to walking out this new identity. If you've never made Jesus your Lord, you'll have the opportunity to pray a salvation prayer and begin your journey as a new creation.2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!1 Corinthians 6:11 (NKJV)And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. Colossians 1:21-23 (ERV)At one time you were separated from God. You were his enemies in your minds, because the evil you did was against him. But now he has made you his friends again. He did this by the death Christ suffered while he was in his body. He did it so that he could present you to himself as people who are holy, blameless, and without anything that would make you guilty before him. And that is what will happen if you continue to believe in the Good News you heard. You must remain strong and sure in your faith. You must not let anything cause you to give up the hope that became yours when you heard the Good News. That same Good News has been told to everyone on earth, and that’s the work that I, Paul, was given to do.Romans 12:1-2 NIVTherefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.2 Corinthians 2: 4-5 (NKJV)For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,Casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalt itself against the knowledge of God.Acts 9:15 (NIV)But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.Ephesians 1:1-23 (ERV)