The Greatest Miracle in the Universe (God-Man) vs. The Greatest Sign in the Universe (New Man)

 

The Greatest Miracle in the Universe (God-Man) vs. The Greatest Sign in the Universe (New Man)

1 John 3:1 "Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! And we are!"

Ephesians 2:15 "Having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace." 

Item	The Greatest Miracle in the Universe  (God-Man)	Related Scriptures (God-Man)	The Greatest Sign in the Universe  (New Man)	Related Scriptures  (New Man)
Meaning	Children of God, born of Him, possessing His life and nature, belonging to His kind	1 John 3:1 "Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! And we are!"	The church as the corporate new man, created by Christ on the cross to express and represent God	Genesis 1:26 "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion…'"
Difference	Individual level: Each believer is born again by faith in Christ and becomes a God-man	John 1:12-13 "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood… but of God."	Corporate level: The believers together form the church as the new man	Ephesians 2:15 "Having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace."
Examples	The transformation of Peter, Paul, and other apostles from natural men to spiritual men	2 Peter 1:4 "By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust."	The church as the Body of Christ, living out Christ as God's testimony on earth	Colossians 3:10-11 "And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him… where there is neither Greek nor Jew… but Christ is all and in all."
Application	Believers pursue sanctification, imitate Christ, and live out the divine life	Ephesians 5:1 "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children."	Believers live in the church life in oneness, building up one another as the new man	Ephesians 4:24 "And that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness."
Interrelation	Individual God-men constitute the corporate new man	Matthew 5:48 "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect."	The new man is formed by many God-men to fulfill God’s purpose	Ephesians 6:10-11 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might… Put on the whole armor of God…"

 

Conclusion:

The greatest miracle in the universe is that sinful human beings can be born of God and become His children (God-men). However, God's ultimate purpose is not just individual transformation but a corporate expression. This is fulfilled in the greatest sign in the universe—the new man, the church as Christ’s Body, expressing and representing God in His kingdom. Every believer as a God-man contributes to the formation of the new man, who will fully manifest God's image and authority.

 

*Please refer to the July 2024 Anaheim, California, USA training Experiencing, Enjoying and Manifesting Christ (II) Week 23 God’s Children Walk in Love and Light