Many Divine Miracles
Being a new creature in Christ means experiencing many divine miracles that transform our lives from the inside out.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the transformative power of being in Christ, illustrating that every saved individual experiences numerous divine miracles. He describes the profound changes that occur, such as the restoration of life, speech, sight, hearing, and the transformation from wickedness to holiness. Each miracle signifies a new creation, highlighting the radical shift from death to life and from sin to grace. Brooks encourages believers to recognize and celebrate these miraculous changes as evidence of God's work in their lives.
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"Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new
creature: old things are passed away; behold,
all things are become new!" 2 Corinthians 5:17
In every saved person, there are many divine
miracles; there is . . .
a dead man--restored to life,
a dumb man--restored to speech,
a blind man--restored to sight,
a deaf man--restored to hearing,
a lame man--restored to walking,
a man possessed with devils--possessed with grace,
a heart of stone--turned into a heart of flesh, and
a life of wickedness--turned into a life of holiness.
Sermon Outline
- The New Creature
- Restored to Life
- Restored to Speech
- Restored to Sight
Key Quotes
“Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new!” — Thomas Brooks
“In every saved person, there are many divine miracles; there is a dead man--restored to life, a dumb man--restored to speech, a blind man--restored to sight, a deaf man--restored to hearing, a lame man--restored to walking, a man possessed with devils--possessed with grace, a heart of stone--turned into a heart of flesh, and a life of wickedness--turned into a life of holiness.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Recognize the transformative power of God's grace in your life.
- Allow the Holy Spirit to restore and renew you, just as a new creature in Christ.
- Pursue a life of holiness and righteousness, pleasing to God.