4. Apostolic scheme of Christ’s death, and of our renewal and reconciliation, 14-19. Paul now, in the following section, explains the ground of his fervent which they styled craziness. The impulse of Christ’s love compels him to make the expiation, renovation, and reconciliation his overwhelming theme. read more
17. Therefore Rather, so that, in accordance with these new aspects. The newness which the man sees in all things else is truly in himself. For as, according to 2 Corinthians 5:14, all are dead from the primitive Edenic life, and, 2 Corinthians 5:15, are made alive by Christ’s death, so this seeing all things as new is the effect of that new consciousness of a renovated life. All things are become new Visibly to us, because we are new. And this our consciousness of renewal is a... read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.Therefore if any one be in Christ — A true believer in him.There is a new creation — Only the power that makes a world can make a Christian. And when he is so created, the old things are passed away - Of their own accord, even as snow in spring.Behold — The present, visible, undeniable change! All things are become new - He has new life, new senses, new faculties, new... read more