...thankfulness adore the riches of divine grace, if it appear that he is thus become a new creature ; that old things are passed away, and behold, all things are become new ? But I shall quickly shew you, that regeneration is not only ornamental, honourable, and desirable...

...thankfulness adore the riches of divine grace, if it appear that he is thus become a new creature ; that old things are passed away, and behold, all things are become new? But I shall quickly shew you, that regeneration is not only ornamental, honourable, and desirable ;...

...degradation ? it elevates and refines his mind : " It' any man be in Christ he is a new creature ; old things are passed away, and behold all things are become new." " The wolf dwells with the Iamb, the leopard lies down with the kid, the calf and the young lion and...

...as a new creation : If any man be in Christ, says the same inspired author, he is a nevi creature : old things are passed away ; and behold, all things are become new. 2 Cor. v. 1 7. Put on, says he, the new man, which, after God, is created in righteousness and true...

...our eyes penetrate the heart. In short, If any man be in Christ, he is throughout a new creature ; old things are passed away, and behold, all things are become new. Apply this touchstone to your hearts, my brethren, and see if they will stand the test. The penitent...

...in Christ Jesus unto good works ;" — " that if any man be in Christ Jesus, he is a new creature ; old things are passed away, and behold, all things are become new ;" that " they have passed from death unto life." Various other passages of a similar import might...

...of St. Paul's characteristic of a Christian, viz. .." if any man be in Christ he is a new creature, old things are passed away, and behold all things are become new." Having tasted that the Lord is gracious, he became anxiously concerned for the spiritual welfare of...

...inferior agency could possibly effect the change. " If any man be in Christ Jesus, he is a new creature; old things are passed away, and, behold, all things are become new: — and all things are of God," (2 Cer. v. 17.) "For we ar$ 145 his workmanship, created in Christ...

...and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God"—" He that is born of God is a new creature ; old things are passed away, and behold all things are become new." These, with numerous others, are plain commands and declarations of Scripture. What cause, then, foe...

...Lord Jesus Christ begets them again, 1 Peter i. 3 ; and creates them anew, Ephes. ii. 10 ; so that old things are passed away, and behold, all things are become new. 2 Cor. v. 17. And Christ himself, who best knows the terms of admission into heaven, has assured us...