Week #3: Alive in Christ
Blog Series Intention Recap
The resurrection of Jesus is not only the turning point of history—it is the beginning of a new creation. Through His victory over sin and death, Christ offers us new life now and the hope of a renewed world to come. This series explores how the resurrection transforms our hearts, reshapes our communities, and reorients our hope toward the restoration of all things. As we live into the reality of Easter, we become living signs of the world God is making new.
This post is the main page of the series “New Creation.” Click here to see the rest of the posts.
Let’s jump into Week #3:
Alive in Christ… Because of Christ’s resurrection, we walk in newness of life now, even as we await the renewal of all things. Celebrate the risen Christ by living the new life He purchased for you—right now.
Why it Matters:
Christ’s resurrection means sin and death no longer rule over us (Romans 6).
Our new life begins now and leads us toward a restored creation (Isaiah 65).
The resurrection guarantees the coming new heavens and new earth (2 Peter 3).
New life today is both a response to grace and a rehearsal for glory.
Go Deeper:
Easter is more than a holiday—it’s the hinge of history. On the third day, Jesus rose from the dead, conquering sin and death. And because He lives, we live. This is the heartbeat of the Christian faith. But Easter is not just about a moment in the past. It’s about a new way of living in the present, and a glorious future still to come.
In Romans 6:4, Paul describes the profound implications of Christ’s resurrection:
“We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” (ESV)
The resurrection is not just a theological doctrine—it’s a personal reality. If you are in Christ, then His resurrection is your resurrection. The same power that raised Jesus from the grave now empowers you to live differently. This is not wishful thinking. It is gospel truth.
Let’s explore what it means to walk in newness of life.
Christ’s Resurrection Means Death No Longer Rules Us
Romans 6 explains the believer’s union with Christ in death and resurrection. When Jesus died, our old self died with Him. When He rose, we rose with Him into a new life:
“We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing... Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him.” (vv. 6, 8, ESV)
This means we are no longer slaves to sin. Death no longer has the final word. The power of sin has been broken, not because we are strong, but because Christ is victorious.
Think of it this way: before Jesus, we lived in the shadow of death. But now, because of Easter, we live in the light of life. This changes how we speak, how we respond, how we love, and how we hope. The resurrection is not just our rescue—it’s our release into a new kind of life.
New Life Starts Now, Not Later
Too many Christians treat eternal life as something that begins after death. But Scripture teaches that resurrection life begins the moment we are united with Christ. Paul uses the present tense: “we too might walk in newness of life.”
This means the Christian life is not waiting for heaven—it’s walking with Jesus now. You are not merely saved from something (sin and judgment); you are saved for something: a new way of life shaped by grace, holiness, and joy.
Isaiah 65 gives us a poetic vision of what this life will one day look like in fullness:
“For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind.” (Isaiah 65:17, ESV)
The beauty of this vision is that it doesn’t just describe a distant paradise—it points toward a reality that is already unfolding. Jesus is the beginning of the new creation, and the life He gives you is a first taste of what is coming.
This is why holiness matters. Why forgiveness matters. Why hospitality and peace and joy matter. These are not just religious practices—they are echoes of the world to come.
A New World Is Coming, and We Are Getting Ready
In 2 Peter 3:11–13, the apostle Peter connects the coming new heavens and new earth with the way believers live now:
“Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness... But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.” (vv. 11, 13, ESV)
Peter’s logic is clear: if this world is temporary and the next one is eternal, then live today in light of tomorrow. Let your life now reflect the values of the Kingdom that is coming.
The resurrection of Jesus guarantees the renewal of all things. Not just spiritual things, but physical things. Not just human souls, but the whole of creation. The new creation will be a world without suffering, without injustice, without death.
And here’s the miracle: you don’t have to wait for that day to begin living like you belong to it.
Easter People Live Different Lives
The resurrection means we are no longer defined by the world’s expectations. We don’t live by fear. We don’t measure success by status. We don’t find identity in performance. We find life in Christ—and in Him alone.
Walking in newness of life means:
We forgive those who wrong us.
We speak hope instead of despair.
We serve instead of seeking to be served.
We offer peace in a world of conflict.
Resurrection people live with resurrection power. That doesn’t mean we’re perfect, but it means we’re different. We are being renewed from the inside out.
Paul says in 2 Corinthians 4:16, “Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” This inner renewal is evidence that the new creation has already begun. You are not waiting to be made new—you are being made new now.
How does this help me understand, “A New Creation?”
Live Like It’s Easter Every Day
Easter is not the end of our journey or even our year. It’s the beginning of new life. Don’t pack away the resurrection with the decorations. Live in it. Breathe in the truth that Jesus is alive, and that His life is in you.
Here are three ways to practice resurrection life this week:
Start each day in gratitude – Before anything else, thank Jesus that He is alive and that you are alive in Him.
Choose one act of resurrection living – Forgive someone, serve without recognition, give generously, or speak words of life.
Tell someone your story – Share how Jesus is changing your life today. Testify to the resurrection not just with words, but with witness.
And above all, remember this:
You are not just waiting for heaven. Heaven has already come to you in Christ. Live like it.
