𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗠𝗘 𝘃𝘀 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗘

OLD ME vs NEW ME

From Death to Life — From Adam to Christ
Key Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
Doctrinal Foundation: Ephesians 2:1–10; Romans 5–8

INTRODUCTION

Christianity is not behavior modification — it is identity transformation.
Dispensational truth reveals that the believer today is not being improved, but has been re-created in Christ.

The Old Me is in Adam.
The New Me is in Christ.
Rightly divided Scripture shows who we were, who we are, and how grace changes everything.

CONDITION — Dead in Adam vs Alive in Christ
Ephesians 2:1 | Ephesians 2:5

A. Dead in Trespasses — Spiritually lifeless
B. Made Alive by Grace — Resurrection life given
C. Life Is a Gift — Not earned, but bestowed
Truth:
Spiritual life begins at faith alone, not reform.

CONNECTION — In Adam vs In Christ
Romans 5:12 | Romans 5:17

A. Adam Brought Death — Sin entered all
B. Christ Brings Life — Righteousness abounds
C. New Federal Head — Christ replaces Adam
Pauline Doctrine:
Your standing changed the moment you believed.

CONDEMNATION — Guilty Flesh vs Justified Faith
Romans 3:19 | Romans 8:1

A. Old Me Condemned — Under judgment
B. New Me Justified — Declared righteous
C. No Condemnation — Final verdict settled
Dispensational Insight:
Law condemns — Grace justifies.

CLEANSING — Shame Covered vs Sins Forgiven
Romans 3:23 | Ephesians 1:7

A. Old Me Covered in Shame
B. New Me Cleansed by Blood
C. Forgiveness Is Complete
Emphasis:
Forgiveness today is total, present, and permanent.

CREATION — Old Nature vs New Creature
2 Corinthians 5:17 | Ephesians 2:10

A. Old Nature Corrupt
B. New Creation Formed
C. God’s Workmanship
Pauline Truth:
You are not becoming new — you already are.

CONTROL — Bondage to Sin vs Liberty in Grace
Romans 6:6 | Romans 6:14

A. Old Me Enslaved — Sin dominates
B. New Me Freed — Grace reigns
C. Sin No Longer Master
Right Division:
Grace empowers holiness without legalism.

CITIZENSHIP — Earthly Destiny vs Heavenly Hope
Ephesians 2:12 | Philippians 3:20

A. Old Me Without Hope
B. New Me Heavenly Citizen
C. Eternal Perspective
Dispensational Distinction:
Israel awaits an earthly kingdom —
The Church belongs to heaven.

CONDUCT — Fleshly Walk vs Spirit-Led Walk
Romans 8:8 | Galatians 5:16

A. Old Walk Pleases Flesh
B. New Walk Led by Spirit
C. Grace Trains Godliness
Pauline Balance:
We walk holy because we are saved, not to be saved.

CONSUMMATION — Eternal Death vs Eternal Glory
Ephesians 5:5 | Colossians 1:27

A. Old Me Facing Judgment
B. New Me Secure Forever
C. Christ in You — Glory Ahead
Assurance:
Salvation is sealed until glorification.

CONCLUSION

The Old Me:
Dead
Guilty
Condemned
Bound

The New Me:
Alive
Forgiven
Justified
Secure
The cross didn’t just change your future — it changed your identity.

CALL TO ACTION

Believe who God says you are
Stop living like the old man
Walk in grace, not guilt
Rest in finished work
Live from identity, not insecurity

“Reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
— Romans 6:11

FINAL THOUGHTS

Condition changed
Connection transferred
Condemnation removed
Cleansing completed
Creation renewed
Control liberated
Citizenship heavenly
Conduct empowered
Consummation guaranteed

OLD THINGS ARE PASSED AWAY
ALL THINGS ARE BECOME NEW
THIS IS GRACE — RIGHTLY DIVIDED