Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6698 newness Through Jesus Christ, God has made possible a new relationship between himself and sinful humanity. This involves the renewal of human nature and eventually a renewal of creation itself. The newness of the gospel The teaching of Jesus Christ was acclaimed as something new The kingdom of God is like new cloth Luke 5:36 pp Matthew 9:16 pp Mark 2:21 The kingdom of God is like new wine Luke 5:37-38 pp Matthew 9:17 pp Mark 2:22 A new covenant has been established between God and his people Jeremiah 31:31; Hebrews 9:15 See also 1 Corinthians 11:25; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Hebrews 8:1-13; Hebrews 10:20; Hebrews 12:24 The newness brought to believers through redemption Believers are called by a new name Isaiah 62:2 See also Revelation 2:17 Believers are born anew 1 Peter 1:3 See also John 3:1-16 A new life is made possible for believers Acts 5:20 See also Romans 6:4; Colossians 3:10 Believers are a new creation 2 Corinthians 5:17 See also Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 4:23-24 Believers are given a new commandment John 13:34-35 See also 1 John 2:7-8 The newness of creation to come through God's redeeming action Revelation 21:1-2 See also Isaiah 43:19; Isaiah 65:17; Isaiah 66:22; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 3:12; Revelation 21:5 See also
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