Because of the Love and Grace of God through Jesus - humanity has the potential for newness. Those who trust Him are made new. We are new creations! I like the way the Message translation puts it - "Since we’re creatures of Day, let’s act like it. Walk out into the daylight sober, dressed up in faith, love, and the hope of salvation." 1 Thessalonians 5:8
What does it mean to walk dressed up in Faith, Love and the Hope of Salvation? What does it mean to live in light of Jesus resurrection? How do we live in freedom and not return to the patterns of life - before the reality of the Resurrection?
Jesus didn’t leave us with a blueprint for Religion 2.0 He introduced a vastly different way of relating to God. He made possible an actual relationship with God. He didn’t come to give us a new religion - He came to reconcile us to God and give us a new way ... which was really the first way of relating to God.
