New Creation
by Lydia Holly
Title
New Creation
Artist
Lydia Holly
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
... if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinth. 5:17 NIV
This beautiful butterfly is an example of amazing metamorphosis. One definition of metamorphosis is a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means. The Bible clearly speaks of this theme throughout the New Testament. The new creation that 2 Corinthians 5:17 refers to is at the heart of the good news that those who accept Jesus as Lord and Savior become new creations. Because of Jesus' sacrifice, death and resurrection they too can receive new life that is eternal. They too can have right relationship with God, The Father and spend eternity with Him. They become spiritually transformed and no longer are they tossed here and there with every wind of doctrine or public opinion, but they become divine partakers of the nature of God himself. This happens to them because The Holy Spirit who has come to reside within them brings salvation upon entering their "hearts." The Holy Spirit then helps the believer to grow. He teaches, guides, and leads them into all truth. Thus, what started as a transformation on the inside becomes evident on the outside.
The photograph was taken at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont, NC.
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October 3rd, 2014
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