New Creation Alters the Whole Man
Luther. Galatians 6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. "A new creature" does not mean that one clothes himself differently, and puts on a different air from before; but it means the renewal of the mind which is brought about by the Holy Ghost. From that there follows an alteration of the outer life. For where the heart through the gospel obtains a new light, there it never fails that the outward senses also are altered. The ears have there no longer pleasure in hearing human dreams and fools' tidings, but God's Word alone. The mouth no longer boasts of a man's own works and righteousness, but of God's compassion in Christ Jesus. This, then, is an alteration, which consists not in words, but in work and in power. (Luther.) Parallel Verses KJV: For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. WEB: For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.