Does Being New Creatures in Christ Guarantee Good Works in the Lives of Believers?
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Does this verse prove, as is often suggested, that all believers will live godly lives? Let’s consider what the verse actually says. It indicates that all who are in Christ–all believers–are new creations. There is no such thing as a believer who is not a born again new creature. This new creation involves a passing away of “old things” and a renewal of “all things.” Old Things Passed Away, All Things New. What does Paul mean when he refers to old things passing away and all things being new? Does he mean that alcoholics cease being alcoholics at the point of faith? That those caught up in the singles’ bar scene automatically stop their involvement once they trust in Christ? That businessmen who cheat in business suddenly stop cheating? That jealousy, materialism, resentments, covetousness, and strife end at the moment of faith? That once we come to faith in Chris
