<p><em>2 Corinthians 5:17</em> is one of the most quoted and popular verses in the Bible. It is a powerful verse that reminds us of the transformation and renewal of our hearts when we receive <em>Jesus</em> into our lives.</p>
<p><strong>What does &ldquo;new creation&rdquo; mean?</strong></p>
<p><em>&ldquo;New creation&rdquo;</em> refers to the complete transformation that occurs in the life of a believer when they join <em>Christ</em>. It is a profound and irreversible effect in which the old self is erased and a new self is born <em>in Christ</em>.&nbsp;In this new state, love, peace, patience, kindness, faith, humility, and self-control are evident and present in a life filled with the love of God. Everything we were before meeting Christ is erased&mdash;the bad, the ugly, the shortcomings, and the destructive things we may have encountered.</p>