For our sake Jesus died and was raised, so that by faith we enter a new realm of reality in Christ. 1. Our new view of people: no longer according to the flesh, but rather as spiritual beings. (v.16-17) 2. Our new status before God: no longer with sins to be forgiven, but rather with righteousness received. (v.18a, 21) 3. Our new message to share: announcing a sweet exchange from God's judging rejection to God's loving acceptance. (v.18b-20) In God's covenant, how are sins handled? Jer. 31:34 How was Saul/Paul welcomed into the church? Acts 9:17;22:13 Why is our view of Jesus essential? Acts 17:3; 26:9-11, Rom. 10:9 When do we get peace w/God? Is. 53:9-11,Eph. 2:15,Col. 1:20-22