“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Bible Verses About Sin After Salvation
Understanding Our New Identity
As we embrace our new life in Christ, we realize that our identity has completely transformed. The Bible teaches us that in Christ, we are made new creations. This means that our past sins and failures no longer define us. As we walk in faith, we can celebrate this new identity and live out the truth of being forgiven and redeemed.
John 1:12
“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” – John 1:12
Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” – Galatians 2:20
Romans 6:6
“For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.” – Romans 6:6
Ephesians 1:7
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” – Ephesians 1:7
Colossians 1:13-14
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” – Colossians 1:13-14
The Call to Live Righteously
As we accept our new identity, we are also called to live righteously. The transformation in our hearts should lead to a life that reflects the love and grace we have received from Jesus. We are called to strive toward holiness, making choices that align with God’s will and showing the world His love through our actions.
1 Peter 1:16
“For it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.'” – 1 Peter 1:16
Romans 12:1
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship