“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Bible Verses About Being Made New
1. Genesis 1:27 – God created humanity in His image, making us new.
“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God, he created them; male and female he created them.” – Genesis 1:27
2. Psalm 51:10 – A plea for God to create a pure heart within us.
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10
3. Isaiah 43:19 – God promises to do a new thing.
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” – Isaiah 43:19
4. Ephesians 4:24 – We are to put on the new self created to be like God.
“And to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” – Ephesians 4:24
5. Romans 12:2 – Transforming through the renewal of our minds.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2
6. Colossians 3:10 – We are renewed in knowledge in the image of our Creator.
“And have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.” – Colossians 3:10
7. 2 Corinthians 4:16 – Our inner self is being renewed day by day.
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” – 2 Corinthians 4:16
8. Revelation 21:5 – God makes all things new.
“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!'” – Revelation 21:5
9. John 3:3 – Being born again signifies a new beginning.
“Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.'” – John 3:3
10. 2 Peter 3:13 – We are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth.
“But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.” – 2 Peter 3:13
11. Isaiah 65:17 – God will create a new heavens and a new earth.
“See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.” – Isaiah 65:17
12. 1 John 3:2 – We will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.
“Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.” – 1 John 3:2
13. Galatians 6:15 – Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation.
“Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation.” – Galatians 6:15
14. Philippians 3:13-14 – We forget what lies behind and press on toward the goal.
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:13-14
15. Ezekiel 36:26 – God promises to give us a new heart and spirit.
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” – Ezekiel 36:26
16. 1 Corinthians 15:22 – In Christ all will be made alive.
“For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.” – 1 Corinthians 15:22
17. John 1:12-13 – We are given the right to become children of God.
“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.” – John 1:12-13
18. Romans 6:4 – We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death.
“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” – Romans 6:4
19. Colossians 2:13 – God made us alive with Christ; He forgave us our sins.
“When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins.” – Colossians 2:13
20. Hebrews 8:13 – God makes the old covenant obsolete.
“By calling this covenant ‘new,’ he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear.” – Hebrews 8:13
21. 1 Corinthians 5:17 – In Christ, we are new creations, leaving the past behind.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 1 Corinthians 5:17
22. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – The Lord is faithful, and He will establish and guard us.
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
23. John 10:10 – Jesus came that we may have life and have it abundantly.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10
24. Romans 8:1-2 – We are no longer condemned, living in the spirit.
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” – Romans 8:1-2
25. Philippians 4:13 – We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
26. Galatians 2:20 – We live by faith in the Son of God who loves us.
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” – Galatians 2:20
27. 1 John 5:12 – He who has the Son has life.
“Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” – 1 John 5:12
28. Ephesians 2:8-9 – It is by grace that we have been saved.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9
29. Romans 12:1 – Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God.
“Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” – Romans 12:1
30. 1 Peter 1:3 – God has given us new birth into a living hope.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” – 1 Peter 1:3
31. Jeremiah 29:11 – God has plans for our future, to prosper us.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
32. Lamentations 3:22-23 – His mercies are new every morning.
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
33. John 6:63 – The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing.
“The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.” – John 6:63
34. 1 Chronicles 16:34 – Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34
35. Psalm 40:3 – He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise.
“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.” – Psalm 40:3
36. Romans 5:5 – Hope does not put us to shame.
“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” – Romans 5:5
37. 2 Timothy 1:7 – God gave us a spirit of power, love, and self-control.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
38. Isaiah 40:31 – Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
39. John 15:5 – We can do nothing without Him.
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5
40. Matthew 9:17 – New wine must be poured into new wineskins.
“Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.” – Matthew 9:17
Final Thoughts
Being made new in Christ is such a powerful transformation we experience as believers. Each verse reminds us of this beautiful reality. It brings hope and encourages us to move past our old selves and embrace the new life God offers us.
With each new day, we have a chance to reflect upon the change within us. God keeps renewing our minds and hearts, helping us grow closer to Him. We can let go of the past and strive for the future that He has promised us. The journey of embracing our new identity in Christ brings joy and purpose.
Let’s continue to explore God’s Word for more inspiration. If you want to learn more about God’s unchanging love, you might enjoy reading about Jesus’ sacrifice or perhaps the joy of singing and dancing in our new identity.