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- Christ has spiritual power to transform lives. It is interesting to compare this miracle with the one that immediately precedes it, the stilling of the storm. In that miracle, we see Christ’s power over nature; here, we see His power over the supernatural.
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Mar 11, 2024 · If God’s character does not change, then His Word does not change. His truth, standards, and way of salvation will never change (John 14:6). Changeable humans do not have the power or authority to change God’s Word, and only the foolish will try. Change for its own sake is neither good nor bad.
- Immutability
If anything changes, it must change for the better or the...
- Pool of Bethesda
The Bible does not teach that this actually happened—John...
- Repentance
The focus of Jesus Christ’s mission was to call sinners to...
- What Does It Mean to Rededicate Your Life to Christ
Jesus said that to follow Him we should take up our cross...
- What Does The Bible Say About Christian Behavior
Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners (1 Timothy...
- In Christ
When Jesus said, "It is finished," He was stating that He...
- Immutability
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. In the Bible transformation means “change or renewal from a life that no longer conforms to the ways of the world to one that pleases God” (Romans 12:2). This is accomplished by the renewing of our minds, an inward spiritual transformation that will manifest itself in outward actions.
- Joshua 1:9 ESV / 44 helpful votes. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
- John 16:33 ESV / 38 helpful votes. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
- Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 36 helpful votes. Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
- Philippians 4:6 ESV / 34 helpful votes. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
- Christ Has Spiritual Power to Transform Lives.
- Christ Commands Those Whose Lives He Has Transformed to Proclaim it.
- Conclusion
- Discussion Questions
It is interesting to compare this miracle with the one that immediately precedes it, the stilling of the storm. In that miracle, we see Christ’s power over nature; here, we see His power over the supernatural. In that one, we see Christ’s ability to tame the wild sea; here, we see His ability to tame a wild man. In that one, we see Christ giving pe...
If you’ve experienced His transforming power, then you’ve got to express it. It’s at this point that many of us fail. How do we communicate the changes Christ has made (and is making) in our lives? Most of us lack the personality or gift to go out knocking on the doors of strangers to tell them about Christ. I would never take a job selling stuff d...
John Wesley was once riding his horse, singing a favorite hymn, when a robber accosted him with the words, “Your money or your life.” Wesley obediently emptied his pockets of the few coins he had and then invited the robber to go through his saddlebags, which were filled with books. The disappointed robber was turning away when Wesley (who had much...
To whom is it easier to witness: a total stranger or a family member? Why?How can a person from a Christian home prepare a testimony when the changes since salvation haven’t been very dramatic?How can we help a “good” sinner to see his need for Christ?Is there a difference between making a decision to trust Christ and truly getting saved? If so, what’s the difference and how does this affect our witnessing?May 10, 2013 · God changes us radically at the moment of salvation by imparting new life to us, but this is followed by a lifetime of changing into the image of Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 3:18). In Ephesians 4:17-19, Paul paints a grim portrait of how unbelievers live.
- Paul’s phrase is literally, “the old man.” He identifies this as being “in reference to your former manner of life.” So the old man refers to all t...
- “Be renewed” is a present passive infinitive, which means that it is an ongoing process that God performs in us as we cooperate with Him (see Phil....
- Again, I believe that the sense is that we did put on this new man once and for all at the point of conversion, but we must continue putting on thi...
Jan 1, 2014 · Jesus went to the place of the dead, but not to stay, but to tear the gates of death off their hinges. The implication here and elsewhere is that He emptied Paradise of those who trusted in God’s coming Messiah/Savior. And led them home in His processional. (I Peter 4:6) “Okay, I get it. Jesus won! But how does that help me?”
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Jesus says three things to the man that change him forever: 1. The first thing Jesus says to him is, “Be encouraged” (Matthew 9:2 NLT). As Jesus changes you, he encourages you. He cares about you. He cares about every area of your life. That’s why he says to you, “Be encouraged.”.
