Newness of Life - Tuesday

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Hosts Shelly and June Volk continue their discussion on living in "newness of life," emphasizing that spiritual transformation is not self-improvement or moral adjustment, but a total, Spirit-led change of nature and daily walk.

Key Takeaways

A Total Transformation, Not Self-Improvement: True spiritual rebirth requires laying aside the old Adamic nature and being freed from sin to become "slaves of righteousness" under the Holy Spirit.
Four Characteristics of the Christian Walk: Based on Colossians 2:6–7, walking in Christ requires being firmly rooted in Him, built up in Him, established in faith, and overflowing with gratitude.
Living by the Faith of Christ: Spiritual stability comes not from self-effort or personal faith, but from yielding to the faith of Jesus living within the believer (Galatians 2:20).
An Eternal Perspective in Hard Times: Maintaining a mindset centered on God's eternal promises allows believers to experience peace and trust His purpose (Romans 8:28), even amidst personal trials or global trouble.

Scripture Links

Romans 6:1–4, 11, 18: Dying to sin, walking in newness of life, and becoming servants of righteousness.
2 Corinthians 5:17: Becoming a brand-new creation in Christ.
Ephesians 4:22–24: Laying aside the old self and putting on the new self created in righteousness.
Colossians 2:6–7: Walking in Christ, firmly rooted, built up, established in faith, and overflowing with gratitude.
Galatians 5:25: Living and walking by the Spirit.
Ephesians 2:10: Created in Christ Jesus for good works prepared beforehand.
Jeremiah 29:11: God's plans to give His people a future and a hope.
Romans 8:28: God causing all things to work together for good for those who love Him.