Our Scripture reading today is 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
When we accept God's gift of salvation, we are made new. We become a new creation the very moment we turn to Jesus Christ for our salvation. Jesus Christ is still the only way to the Father. Jesus Christ provided salvation for all who will believe when He died, was buried, and rose again from the dead. His shed blood cleanses all sinners who by faith apply it to their lives.
The plan of salvation is not just for eternal life. It also provides us with a new way of living. God's salvation plan also gives us the power to live the victorious Christian life. This means we can choose to say no to temptation every time. God's Spirit who is indwelling every child of God gives us the strength to be an overcomer. Every day we have a choice to make. If we die to self and walk in the Spirit, we will live in victory.