“And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.”
and have put on the new man
This verse moves on from the negative (”put off,” v.9) to the positive (”put on”).
Since we have put away sin from ourselves and engage in fellowship with Christ, […]
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“And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.”
who is renewed in knowledge
The word “renewed” means to cause something to become new and different, with the implication of becoming superior. It means to make new, to renew, to cause a change to […]
“And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.“
according to the image of Him who created him
“Image” involves the two ideas of representation and manifestation. God made man originally in his own image before Adam sinned (Gen. 1:27). Man defaced that image by […]
“Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.”
where there is neither Greek nor Jew
“Where” means “in which state.” In Christ there are no class distinctions in Christianity. We must remember that people are not born equal. We have different IQ’s, physical […]
“Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.”
where there is neither Greek nor Jew
The terms “Greek” and “Jew” are national differences. “Greek” — a person who is a Gentile in view of being a Greek — Gentile, non-Jew. The Roman world […]
“Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.”
but Christ is all and in all
Christ takes down all walls that divide. There is no difference in condition, education, circumstance, personality. All stand on the same level before God.Jesus made this happen by […]
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering”
In this verse we come to the third of seven divine directives in chapter three: “Put on.” First the negative, “put off,” now the positive “put on.” We must discard the old garments before we put on the […]
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering”
as the elect of God
The first title to which God appeals to live the Christian life is “elect of God.” We are God’s elect. This is one of the greatest titles conferred upon the child of God.
“Who shall bring […]
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering”
God appeals to three titles of the child of God to live the Christian life: “elect of God, holy and beloved.” Today we come to the second title.
holy
“Holy” means separated unto God. This means that God can take […]
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering.”
The third and last title to which God appeals to live the Christian life is “beloved.”
beloved
The grammar of the word “beloved” indicates the permanence of God’s love when he chose us. This means that we are always the […]