✝️ New Testament
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How does the apostle Paul's usage of the term 'new creation' (καινὴ κτίσις) in 2 Corinthians 5:17 relate to the Old Testament concept of creation and the eschatological hope of a renewed cosmos?
A
It signifies a purely individualistic spiritual transformation, unrelated to broader cosmic realities.
B
It echoes the Genesis creation account, portraying salvation as a restoration of humanity to its pre-fall state, with no implications for the physical world.
C
It builds upon the Old Testament prophetic vision of a renewed heaven and earth, suggesting that salvation in Christ initiates a cosmic transformation that extends beyond individual redemption.
D
It primarily refers to the establishment of the Church as a new social structure, replacing the old covenant community of Israel.
Reference: 2 Corinthians 5:17