In our pursuit to be conformed into the image of Christ, the cross is where change begins. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has gone, the new has come!” (NIV) The cross has the power to change us; however, it is up to us to choose to allow our spirit to be strengthened on a daily basis so that we continue to walk in victory.
Ephesians 4:22-24 calls us to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. But what are righteousness and holiness?
Righteousness is immediate to us at salvation and granted to us as long as we are in relationship with Jesus. If we choose to terminate our relationship with Him, then righteousness is no longer accounted to us. We are righteous only through Jesus and the work that He accomplished on the cross.
Holiness is a progressive work as daily we work on our flesh to become more like Christ. 2 Corinthians 7:1 says “Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” (NIV) Holiness is a second-by-second, minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour choice we make when we crucify our flesh.
This week our challenge is to allow the Word of God to renew our minds and conform us into the image of Christ. HWC, you have been challenged to daily spend time in the Word – 10 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes at lunch and 10 minutes at the evening. As you take this challenge, you will strengthen your spirit and fight your flesh!
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This was such a good Word. Pastor Pam broke it down and made it clear what righteousness and holiness means to us. I thought the illustration with the Pastors really brought it home. We have to completely get rid of the old man - the old way of living and thinking, old attitudes and mindsets - to really walk out the new life given to us by Christ Jesus. It's a process but there will be progress! We can do it!
ReplyDeletePastor Pam gave us some great teaching. We need to rid ourselves of all the old junk that God doesn't like. We are righteous through Jesus with repentance, but we continually work on being holy, set apart for God. We need to love God with all our mind, body, and soul, and always give God our best and put him first at all times.
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sunday was a glorious day, way in to the night service, with the glory of God filling the entire sanctuary, if you were really hungry you could be filled, the morning word prepared our hearts. The healthiest christians you will ever meet are those who take a daily dose of God's word and choose to believe it works
ReplyDeleteI found this sermon has been really an opener. I have gotten to understand more of the stages of transitions we go through when we are changing..... I have also been doing that bible challenge three times a day, I now have that urge and actually look forward to reading the bible where before I had a hard time picking up the bible and now it is getting easier and in the process god has spoken to me while reading the bible and that is such a nice experience .... I am seeing God in A new way like i never knew before. I AM SO EXCITED FOR WHAT HAS TO COME!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow - this was an awesome sermon!!! It really challenged me and the way I think. And now more then even I'm having this thirst for the word of God. God is definitely doing something in our lives can't wait to see what else HE's got in store .... Bless
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