A new creature (καινη κτισις). A fresh start is made (καινη). Κτισις is the old word for the act of creating ([Reference Romans 1:…

Therefore if any man be in Christ. The phrase, to "be in Christ," evidently means to be united to Christ by faith; or to be in him as the …

Therefore if any man is in Christ.—To be in Christ, in St. Paul’s language, is for a man to be united with him by faith a…

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away: behold, all things are become new. And all things are of G…

Paul’s second stated consequence of the death and resurrection of Christ (vv.14–15) is that whenever a person becomes part of the body of Christ by…

Therefore if any man is in Christ. Since something is lacking in this expression, it must be supplied in this way: “If anyone des…

Therefore if any man be in Christ
There's a secret being in Christ from everlasting; so all that are loved by him, e…

The renewed man acts upon new principles, by new rules, with new ends, and in new company. The believer is created anew; his heart is not merely se…

After showing how the saints prepare for receiving heavenly glory by pleasing God and helping their neighbor, the Apostle then shows how they also …