The Greatest Miracle in the Universe (God-man) vs. Miracle (New Man) vs. Ancient Relic (Old Man)－極大的奧秘

The Greatest Miracle in the Universe (God-man) vs. Miracle (New Man) vs. Ancient Relic (Old Man)

John 1:12-13 "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God."

2 Peter 1:4 "...partakers of the divine nature."

Ephesians 5:1 "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children."

Ephesians 2:15-16 "...having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity."

Matthew 5:48 "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect."

Ephesians 4:24 "And that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness."

Colossians 3:9 "Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds."

Aspect	The Greatest Miracle in the Universe (God-man)	Miracle (New Man)	Ancient Relic (Old Man)
Meaning	A person born of God, possessing God's life and nature, a child of God	A corporate man created by Christ on the cross, created according to God, having God's life and nature	The old creation from Adam, corrupted by sin, living in the vanity of the mind
Distinction	Change at the individual life level: sinners becoming children of God	Entity at the corporate level: believers from different backgrounds forming one new man	Former manner of life, a person corrupted according to Satan's lusts
Examples	Every regenerated believer who possesses the divine life and can imitate God	The church as a whole, without distinction of race or cultural background, Christ being all and in all	The state before salvation, or living patterns not yet put off
Application	Living out God's life and nature, imitating God, being perfect as the heavenly Father	Living in practical righteousness and holiness, expressing God, representing God to deal with the enemy	Needs to be put off, crucified, buried, and no longer lived in
Interrelationship	God-men are the basic constituents of the new man; God-men must exist before the new man can be formed	The new man is the corporate expression of God-men; God-men form the new man, which displays God's image and authority	The old man must be put off before the new man can be put on; the old man and new man are in opposition
Relevant Scripture Passages	1 John 3:1 "Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!" 1 John 3:9 "Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God."	Colossians 3:10-11 "And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all."	Romans 6:6 "Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin." Ephesians 4:22 "That you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts."

Conclusion:

From a biblical perspective, these three concepts form a complete picture of spiritual transformation:

1. Old Man (Ancient Relic): Represents the fallen descendants of Adam, living in sin, deceived by Satan, needing to be crucified and buried.
2. New Man (Miracle): Represents the corporate entity created by Christ on the cross, the highest meaning of the church, surpassing merely being the Body of Christ, displaying God's image and authority, living in righteousness and holiness.
3. God-man (The Greatest Miracle in the Universe): Represents a person born of God, having God's life and nature, the basic constituent of the new man, able to imitate God and represent Him.

The main transformation among these three is: we need to put off the old man, put on the new man, and live out the life of a God-man, which is the practical meaning of "learning Christ." This transformation is described as "the greatest miracle in the universe" because it makes sinners become children of God, possessing the divine life and nature.

*Please refer to the July 2024 Anaheim, California, USA training Experiencing, Enjoying and Manifesting Christ (II) Week 23 God’s Children Walk in Love and Light