This Sunday, we began our newest series, ReMade: The Nature of the New Man, and what a powerful truth we uncovered in Week 1—From Adam to Christ: A New Identity.
So many people live their lives defined by their past, their failures, or the brokenness of this world. But when we come to Christ, we are no longer who we used to be. We are reborn, redefined, and remade—not just improved versions of ourselves, but new creations with a brand-new nature.
Our key text this week came from 1 Corinthians 15:45–49 (NKJV):
“And so it is written, ‘The first man Adam became a living being.’ The last Adam became a life-giving spirit… And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man.”
1. The First Adam: The Image of the Fallen Man
When Adam fell in the Garden of Eden, sin entered the world—and with it came shame, separation, and spiritual death. We were all born into that nature:
A nature that seeks self before God.
A nature that is bound by sin and destined for death.
A nature that reflects the image of dust, not glory.
Romans 5:12 tells us, “Through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned.”
But thank God—that’s not the end of the story!
2. The Last Adam: The Image of the Redeemed Man
Jesus is called the last Adam because He came to reverse everything the first Adam lost. Where Adam disobeyed, Jesus obeyed. Where Adam brought death, Jesus brought life. Where Adam introduced sin, Jesus introduced righteousness.
Through the cross and resurrection, Christ did more than forgive our sins—He gave us a new nature. We are no longer simply "descendants of Adam" in the Spirit—we are born again into the family of God.
2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
In Christ, we don’t just receive a fresh start—we receive a new identity. We now bear the image of the heavenly Man.
3. A New Identity Means a New Way of Living
When you understand your identity in Christ, everything changes. You no longer walk in shame, fear, or condemnation—you walk in freedom, authority, and righteousness.
Your new nature includes:
A new mind – Renewed by the truth of God’s Word (Romans 12:2)
A new heart – That desires God and His will (Ezekiel 36:26)
A new spirit – Empowered to live holy and boldly (Galatians 5:16)
You are not the same person you used to be. You are no longer defined by Adam’s fall—you are defined by Christ’s victory.
4. Living ReMade
So how do we live out this new identity?
By faith – You must believe who God says you are, even when you don’t feel it.
By the Spirit – The Holy Spirit empowers you to walk in your new nature daily.
By the Word – God's Word anchors you in truth when the enemy tries to drag you back to who you were.
You were not saved to stay the same. You were saved to be ReMade—to reflect Christ in everything you say, do, and become.
Closing Thoughts: You Are No Longer Adam’s—You Are Christ’s
This week, I challenge you to reflect on this truth:
Who am I in Christ?
You are not a mistake. You are not a mess. You are not what the world labels you.
You are redeemed, restored, and remade in the image of the Heavenly Man.
Let this truth awaken your heart and reshape your identity. No matter what your past has looked like, the blood of Jesus has rewritten your story. You are not who you were. You are who God says you are.
Welcome to the journey of living ReMade.
In His grace,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
"Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ"
