Let’s read through the book of Hebrews one verse at a time in 2023. Every day explore a single verse and its cross references. AI-generated text draws the passages together. RSS feed.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
These cross references all relate to 2 Corinthians 5:17 in that they emphasize the idea of transformation and renewal. They demonstrate the idea that when one is in Christ, they are a new creation, and that this transformation requires a change of heart and mind. The verses point to the idea that this transformation is not something we can do on our own, but is something that is done through God's grace and power. They also emphasize the idea that this transformation is not something that is limited to the spiritual realm, but has implications for our behavior and lifestyle.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Psalm 51:10: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. | Both passages emphasize the importance of a spiritual transformation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of how when a person is in Christ, they become a new creation and the old has passed away. Psalm 51:10 emphasizes the need for God to create a clean heart and renew a right spirit within us. This transformation is necessary in order to experience the fullness of the relationship with God. |
| Isaiah 43:18-19: “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. | Both passages emphasize the power of God to bring about newness and transformation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of a transformation that takes place in the life of a person who is in Christ, where the old has passed away and the new has come. Isaiah 43:18–19 speaks of a new thing that God is doing, which manifests itself in a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Both passages emphasize the power of God to bring about newness and transformation in the lives of individuals and in the world. |
| Ezekiel 11:19: And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them. I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh, | Both passages speak of a transformation that comes from being in a relationship with God. 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of the transformation that comes to an individual who is in Christ, where the old has passed away and the new has come. Ezekiel 11:19 speaks of the transformation that comes to a group of people, where God gives them a new spirit and a heart of flesh. |
| Ezekiel 36:26: And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. | Both passages emphasize the transformation that comes with being in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of a new creation, describing a person who is in Christ as being new. Ezekiel 36:26 furthers this idea by speaking of a new heart and spirit being given to the person, replacing the heart of stone. This speaks to the spiritual transformation that comes with being in Christ, as the person is given a new heart and spirit. |
| John 3:3: Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” | Both passages refer to the process of spiritual transformation that occurs when a person puts their faith in Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of the transformation that occurs when a person is “in Christ” and is described as a new creation; the old has passed away. John 3:3 speaks of the need for a person to be “born again” in order to see the kingdom of God. This refers to the spiritual rebirth that takes place when one puts their faith in Jesus. |
| Romans 8:1: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. | Both passages emphasize the transformative power of being in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of how a person in Christ is a new creation, with the old passing away and the new coming. Romans 8:1 further highlights this transformation by noting that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. |
| Galatians 6:15: For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. | Both passages emphasize the transformative power of faith in Christ, which results in a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of the transformation that takes place when a person is in Christ, and Galatians 6:15 emphasizes that this transformation is not based on circumcision or any other external practice, but on being a new creation. This transformation is complete and radical, allowing us to move from death to life and from the old to the new. |
| Ephesians 2:10: For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. | Both passages emphasize the transformation that comes with being in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of the new creation that is found in Christ, a transformation from the old life of sin to a new life of righteousness. Ephesians 2:10 furthers this idea by stating that believers are God's workmanship, created to do good works that God has already prepared. |
| Ephesians 4:22-24: to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. | Both passages refer to the transformation that takes place when a person is in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of the old passing away and the new coming, which is the new life in Christ. Ephesians 4:22-24 elaborates on this transformation by describing the need to put off the old self and put on the new self, which is created in the likeness of God and is characterized by true righteousness and holiness. |
| Colossians 3:1-10: If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. | Both passages emphasize the importance of being in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 emphasizes the transformation that happens when a person is in Christ, whereby the old has passed away and the new has come. Colossians 3:1-10 emphasizes the need to set our minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, and to put to death what is earthly in us. Both passages point to the transformative power of being in Christ and the need to live in accordance with the new life that has been given to us. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your great love and mercy. We thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to make us new creations in Him. We thank You for the gift of new life that comes through faith in Him.
Help us to put away the things of our old life and to put on the new self, created in Your likeness and righteousness. Renew our hearts and minds and give us a desire to seek the things that are above. Create in us a clean heart and a right spirit within us. Help us to remember not the former things, but to walk in the way You have prepared for us.
We thank You for the assurance that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. May we always remember that we are Your workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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