Walking with Jesus
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Walking with Jesus

Lessons Learned: “A Fingerprint of God” (2 Cor. 5:17-19)

“A Fingerprint of God” (2 Cor. 5:17-19)

 

Heart Examination — A Fingerprint of God

 

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October 29, 2026 — A Fingerprint of God (2 Corinthians 5:17–19). God makes believers new creations and reconciles them through Jesus Christ.

WATCH OUTS

  1. Do not mistake religious appearance for new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 3:3–8; Titus 3:5.
  2. Do not attempt to save yourself. Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 5:6–8; 2 Corinthians 5:18.
  3. Do not minimize sin or Christ's suffering. Isaiah 53:4–6; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24.

SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. New birth demonstrates God's power. 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 3:5–8; Ephesians 2:10.
  2. Reconciliation restores relationship with God. 2 Corinthians 5:18–19; Romans 5:10–11; Colossians 1:21–22.
  3. The great exchange inspires gratitude. 2 Corinthians 5:21; Isaiah 53:5–6; Romans 3:21–26.

LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. Leaders should credit God for salvation. 2 Corinthians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 1:29–31; Ephesians 2:8–10.
  2. Teach reconciliation with clarity about sin. 2 Corinthians 5:18–19; Romans 5:10; Ephesians 2:13–16.
  3. Treat the cross with reverence, not spectacle. Isaiah 53:4–12; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 2:2.

EKKLESIA PERSPECTIVE

  1. Changed lives testify to God's grace. 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 3:3.
  2. The church receives a ministry of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:18–20; Matthew 28:18–20; Romans 10:14–15.
  3. Keep Christ's death and resurrection central. 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Romans 4:25.