Lenten Saeson Study - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

2 Corinthians 5:16-21 focuses on the transformation of identity and the important call to reconciliation. In this passage, Paul contrasts the old way of viewing humanity—judging people by their outward appearances and worldly status—with the new reality that comes from being “in Christ.” When believers accept Christ, they become a new creation; their past is left behind, and a renewed perspective arises that reflects God's grace within them. This transformation is not only personal but also alters how one perceives others and the world. Instead of viewing life through the lens of human frailty and sin, Christians begin to see every individual as a reflection of God’s redemptive work.