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The first Adam was created by the Lord in His own image and likeness. It is reasonable then to anticipate that the new creation would be formed after the same manner. The New Man is one who has been born of the Spirit. Jesus said, you must be born again. Aside from the new birth, man cannot comprehend that there is a place and state called the kingdom of God. John 3:3 Entrance is gained solely on the basis of having been born again, a condition of having been birthed by the Spirit of the Lord. Jesus made it very plain that there is a natural man and that there is a spiritual man. John 3:6.
The Lord has never hidden His anticipation and expectation of what constitutes the New Man. He will have a people who are of a united heart, an undivided heart, a new heart and spirit. The hard, disobedient heart removed and a compassionate and obedient heart given in exchange. It is to these, of one heart with Him, that He will commit Himself to be their God. Eze. 11:19-20 The prayer of the Lord Jesus was that there be in the body of believers the same unity which is found between Him and His Father. Furthermore that the unity might be consummated in the living Spirit of the Lord. If all are in Christ then surely all will be one. John 17:21 The ultimate of such union is cleansing, purity, sanctification. Be ye holy for I am holy. 1 Peter 1:16.
The church of the Lord Jesus, His bride is His workmanship. Created, constructed of those who have been made new, that she might demonstrate His power and glory in doing that which is right and just. Eph. 2:10 The last day church must have a vision of that which the Lord will accomplish with a people of His own choice. He has provided and called a five fold ministry to work out His will in and through a responding people. He will lead His own into the perfections which are to be found in the Lord Jesus Christ. In so doing He will bring the church up to His level of righteousness and justice. He will edify the body, the church. Eph. 4:12.
In life, everyone has a champion, someone whom they want to emulate. There is no greater evidence of manhood and spirituality to be found among men than that which is to be found in the Lord Jesus. He is the goal and perfect example for all. To follow Him is to gain eternal life. He is that perfect man. If we follow Him we will never be lead astray. To be fully surrender to do His will is to bring assurance into our lives of life now and in the world to come.