Feb 06, 2016
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
To change in condition, nature, or character
Christianity is not a religion of information, but rather about a relationship with Jesus
Christ that results in transformation.
Transformation
Be Transformed
Acts 9:1-19
Anyone that meets the risen Christ leaves changed!
Paul Met Jesus Face to Face Paul was a murdererPaul becomes the greatest missionary of all timePaul suffers but keeps on preaching Jesus
(Acts 9; 2 Corinthians 11:24-33)
Lives Transformed
Peter met the risen Jesus face to facePeter was a cowardPeter was beaten put in jail, martyredPeter led thousands to Christ
(Acts 2:14-42; Acts 4:1-3; 5:40-42)
Lives Transformed
A relationship with Jesus transforms us. Without taking this step nothing will
change
“Because I live, you also will live” (John 14:19)
Be Transformed
1)A transformed mind(Romans 8:6; Romans 12:2)
2) A transformed heart(Matthew 5:8. Luke 6:45)
3) A transformed lifestyle(Ephesians 4:22-24 Colossians 3:5-17)
The order of transformationTransformation
How do we live TransformedTransformation
1. By looking at Jesus
“Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
How do we live TransformedTransformation
2. By renewing our minds through
God’s Word
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Romans 12:2
How do we live TransformedTransformation
3. By spending time with Jesus
“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”
John 15:4-5