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249 - Newness of Life

By Jonathan S. Rose

Title: Newness of Life

Topic: Salvation

Summary: What the Bible calls newness of life is not just a matter of changing our behaviors but of gaining a new heart and a new spirit.

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References:
Romans 6:1, 4
Isaiah 65:17; 66:22
Jeremiah 31:31
Leviticus 3:1, 14, 17, Leviticus 3:23, Leviticus 3:26, Leviticus 3:33, Leviticus 3:40-41
Ezekiel 11:16; 18:30; 36:25
John 3:3
Romans 12:1-2
2 Corinthians 4:16; 5:17, 10
Galatians 6:12
Ephesians 4:17, 24
Colossians 3:5, 9-11
Titus 3:1-5
Revelation 21:1-5
Isaiah 62:1-2

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Revelation 21:5

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5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

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Scriptural Confirmations #2

  
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2. 2. Of those who transform themselves into apostles, as Satan into an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:13-15).

The torments and evils endured by Paul are recounted (2 Corinthians 11:24-27, 32, 33).

Paul was in the third heaven and heard ineffable things (2 Corinthians 12:2-4).

The messenger of Satan received Paul with blows (2 Corinthians 12:7-9).

The coming of the Lord according to the working of Satan in signs and lying miracles (2 Thessalonians 2:9).

False Christs shall arise, and shall show signs and prodigies (Matthew 24:24-25; Mark 13:22).

By the prince of the demons, Beelzebub, He casts out demons (Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15, 17, 19).

That they would not hearken to miracles even if one rose from the dead. Abraham to the rich man in hell (Luke 16:29-31).

The coming of the Lord is in signs and lying miracles (2 Thess. 2:1-11).

  
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