Our New Reality

1. We are a New Creation:
   1. We are born again, John 3:3–7.
   2. We are a new creation in our spirit and heart, 2 Cor. 5:17, Gal. 6:15.
   3. The Holy Spirit transforms our minds, Romans 12:2.
   4. When Christ returns, we gain a new body, Phil. 3:21, 1 John 3:2.
2. Jesus becomes our savior and Lord, Luke 2:11, 2 Peter 3:18.
3. We become children of God, John 1:12–13, Eph. 1:5.
4. We become God’s heirs, Gal. 3:29, Romans 8:17.
5. The God comes and dwells in us, John 14:23, 1 John 1:3.
6. Holy Spirit Dwells in Us, Romans 8:9–11.
   1. Shows us truth, John 16:13.
   2. Teaches us, John 14:26, 1 John 2:27.
   3. Makes petitions for us, Romans 8:26–27.
   4. Seals us for redemption, Eph. 1:13, Eph. 4:30.
7. Our names are recorded in Heaven, Luke 10:20, Phil 4:3.
8. We become God’s servants, Romans 6:22.
9. We become God’s friend, John 15:15–16.
10. We gain eternal life, Romans 6:23, 2 Tim. 1:10.
11. We have peace and are reconciled with God, Phil. 4:7, Romans 5:10.
12. We gain abundant life, John 10:10.
13. We are no longer in bondage to spiritual enemies and sin, Col. 1:13–14, Romans 6:18–19.
14. Our sins are forgiven and removed, 2 Cor. 5:21, Psalm 103:10–14.
15. We have peace with God, Phil. 4:6–7.
16. No one can snatch or separate us from God, John 10:28, Romans 8:35–39.
17. We have citizenship in Heaven, Eph. 2:19, Phil. 3:20.

Our New Life

1. We have become known by God; we are part of His family, 1 John 3:1, Phil 2:15.
2. Jesus becomes our advocate before the Father, 1 John 2:1–3.
3. Jesus is our high priest who understands us, Heb. 4:14–15.
4. We have direct access to God, Heb. 4:16.
5. We become the temple of the Holy Spirit, 1 Cor. 6:19, 1 Peter 2:5.
6. We become part of a royal priesthood before God, 1 Peter 2:9–10.
7. We are given spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit, 1 Cor. 12.
8. We know God hears our prayers when we pray in His will, 1 John 5:14.
9. God will give us wisdom, James 1:5–6.
10. God forgives and cleanses us from sin, 1 John 1:9.
11. The Holy Spirit produces fruit in our lives, John 16:5–15, Gal. 5:22–23.
12. God gives us purpose and ways to express it, Isaiah 55:11, Matt. 28:19.
13. God disciplines us as children because He loves us, Deut. 8:5, Heb. 12:5–10.
14. We experience God’s unfailing love, Jer. 31:3, John 3:16–17.
15. God sanctifies us, 1 Cor. 6:11, Acts 26:18.
16. We become Christ’s ambassadors to the rest of humanity, 2 Cor. 5:18–20.
17. Scripture becomes a vital tool in bringing us to maturity, 2 Tim. 3:16–17.

Our Future

1. We share in Christ’s righteousness, having been given eternal life, Titus 3:5, John 10:28.
2. Christ prepares a place for us to dwell with Him, John 14:2–3.
3. We will reign with Christ; we are seated in heavenly places. Eph. 2:6–7.
4. We will be like Christ, 1 John 3:2, 2 Peter 1:4.
5. We are assured victory, Phil 1:6, 1 Cor. 15:57.
6. We are given an incorruptible inheritance, 1 Peter 1:3–5, Col 3:24.