Romans 8:29
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Galatians 5:1
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.
Every Christian should strive to be conformed to Christ. We are called to be like Jesus. When someone is saved, the Holy Spirit works in a Christian and they are drastically changed. They go from glorifying themselves to glorifying the One who made them. They are set free from the bondage of sin and they grow to be conformed to Christ.
Do not be fooled by those who claim the faith and after time there is no change. These people need to take a serious look at their salvation. If Jesus was Lord over their life, there would be growth, there would be conformation to Himself. Jesus can calm storms, raise the dead, move mountains, and heal the sick. You bet He can change a sinful heart. God is all-powerful and he changes those who are His own.
Chocolate-Covered Sins
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If someone asked you how to kill a wolf, what would you say?
If you're anything like me, you'd probably say "get a gun and shoot it."
But let's say that ...
14 years ago
April,
ReplyDeleteThis is the great pastoral mystery: why is it some who respond to God's grace through faith in Christ merely limp along while others run after our Lord? Every pastor who loves his flock laments over those who profess Christ as savior but not their master.
Your pastor,
Jared