Newness of Life - Friday

Hosts Shelly and June Volk conclude their week-long broadcast on "newness of life," emphasizing that believers must actively step out of comfortable, static conditions and embrace spiritual transformation through Christ. Key Takeaways The Two Adams: Humanity's fallen nature through the first Adam is redeemed through the obedience, death, and resurrection of Jesus (the second Adam), giving believers the Spirit of truth. Radical Transformation: Living as a new creation is not a minor self-improvement; it is a fundamental shift from the old creature to walking in resurrection life. Four Pillars of Newness: Based on Colossians 2:6–7, walking in Christ means being rooted in Him, built up in Him, established in faith, and overflowing with gratitude. Moving Beyond Comfort Zones: Just as Israel was commanded to leave Mount Sinai (Deuteronomy 1:6), believers are called to move past spiritual stagnation and embrace God's ongoing, disturbing, yet necessary shifts. Prioritizing Christ's Will: True spiritual maturity occurs when believers surrender personal plans, putting the "You" of Jesus before the "me" of self. Scripture Links Romans 5:18–21: Justification and righteousness brought through the obedience of Jesus Christ. Romans 6:1–4: Dying to sin and being buried with Christ through baptism to walk in newness of life. 2 Corinthians 5:17: Becoming a new creation where old things pass away. Colossians 2:6–7: Walking in Christ by being rooted, built up, established in faith, and overflowing with gratitude. Ezekiel 36:26: The promise of a new heart and a new spirit. Deuteronomy 1:6: God commanding His people to move beyond their current mountain. Isaiah 65:17: God's promise to create new heavens and a new earth. Jeremiah 31:31: The establishment of a new covenant. Lamentations 3:22–23: The Lord's mercies being new every morning. 2 Peter 3:13: Looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells. Revelation 21:5: God declaring, "Behold, I am making all things new." Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.