2 Corinthians 5: 16,17

Introduction: 

     Looking through the lens of the love of Christ

I.  No carnal recognition (v. 16)

     A. Of other people

     B. Of Christ

II.  Recognizing the new creation (v. 17)

     A. In Christ

     B. New creation

     C. Old things are gone

     D. New things have come

III.  Summary and application

     True perception from our being in Christ