transformation
Ephesians: Total Transformation of Our Mind, Will and Emotions
Preacher: Pastor Ray
For those of us who are saved and in Christ, God will renew our minds first and then transform our wills (actions) and our emotions (i.e. anger).
Discussion Questions
Eph 1-3 describes theological concepts such as salvation and the gospel. Eph 4 describes how God changes our relationships in the body of Christ.… Read more
2 Corinthians 4-5 – Teaching #4: Eternity (pt3 of 3)
To recap, first, having an eternal perspective keeps the believer humble. Second, having an eternal perspective motivates us to live wisely in light of divine judgment.
3) Lastly, having an eternal perspective allows us to understand the goal of suffering.
There are different reasons why we suffer. We suffer because of bad decisions.… Read more
Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7): Being Doers of the Word (pt2 of 4)
First, in personal life, we are to examine ourselves. Examine? I thought we were to never doubt, never question and always have faith. I have assurance of salvation. I cried in junior high during a retreat so I’m set. Why do I need to examine? Because our heart is deceitful. We can be sincere, but we can be sincerely wrong.… Read more
1 Corinthians 6:1-11 – Repentance (pt3 of 3)
What then is repentance? One thing that repentance is not. Repentance is NOT feeling bad. You are living in a way that is contrary to the will of God, you know what you are doing is not right, but you feel bad. That’s not enough. That’s not repentance. That is just someone who is interested in Christianity.… Read more
C.S. Lewis Quote on Niceness and Transforming a Horse into a Winged Creature (Mere Christianity)
“Niceness” — wholesome, integrated personality — is an excellent thing. We must try by every medical, educational, economic, and political means in our power, to produce a world where as many people as possible grow up “nice”; just as we must try to produce a world where all have plenty to eat.… Read more