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By Apostle Jean Baptiste Paluku Mulovery

August 20/23

Being transformed

THE DEFINITION OF TRANSFORMATIONA. Not Merely a Perceptible Change Outwardly in BehaviorOur transformation in the life of God is not merely a perceptible change outwardly in behavior. After a person is saved, he might think that he was a mess as a non-Christian, but now that he is going to church and is also carrying a Bible, he should change his behavior. Many Christians change their behavior this way, and their relatives praise them, saying, “It is good to be a Christian. See, my child has changed since he believed in Jesus.” The fact is that inwardly he has not changed; he has changed only outwardly. If after you believe in the Lord Jesus there is a change only in your outward condition, then this change is merely an outward, perceived change in behavior. This is not to be saved in God’s life. I lived in China when I was young, and I observed many disciples of Confucius. Sometimes their improvement in behavior was quite remarkable. What is the difference between the behavioral improvement of Confucius’ disciples and the transformation of Jesus’ believers? When I was young, I heard some missionaries, who were not clear concerning the truth, say that the teachings of the Bible are exactly the same as the teachings of Confucius. They did not realize that what the teachings of Confucius produced, at most, was an improvement in behavior and not a transformation.B. Being a Metabolic Transformation Inwardly in EssenceTransformation is not merely a noticeable change outwardly in behavior; rather, it is a metabolic transformation inwardly in essence. Second Corinthians 3:18 says, “But we all with unveiled face, beholding and reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image…even as from the Lord Spirit.” In this verse, the word changed is not used. In the New Testament the word transformed is used twice. It occurs once in 2 Corinthians 3:18 and another time in Romans 12:2. This term denotes an inward, metabolic change and not an outward change.What is the difference between change and transformation? We may use the example of a person who has been ill and looks thin and pale. Because of this she puts cosmetics on her face to try to improve her appearance. After applying some powder and lipstick, she has some color and looks nice. This is not transformation but is altogether an outward change. It is just like a Chinese opera singer who may turn his face into a white face, a black face, or a red face. However, whether white, black, or red, it is not transformation; it is a performance. For a person to be transformed means that after he is sick, he nourishes himself properly; then after two months when people see him, they will say that he has good color and looks nice. That kind of healthy look is not something added outwardly. It is a manifestation of an inward physical metabolic transformation in essence.II. THE STEPS OF TRANSFORMATIONGod wants us to be transformed, but we cannot transform ourselves. There are steps in transformation. If we follow these steps, we will be transformed.

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Theme: Trusting Through Transitions: Seasonal Change & Weather Fluctuations

Biblical Foundation

* “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”

(Ecclesiastes 3:1)

* “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

April the month of change

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This is the Theme of the month of April 2025

Theme: Trusting Through Transitions: Seasonal Change & Weather Fluctuations
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April 1st/25 APGCI USA America

By Apostle Jean Mulovery
The Tree without season

APGCI USA

Biblical Foundation

* “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”

(Ecclesiastes 3:1)

* “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

(Hebrews 13:8)

* “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

(2 Corinthians 4:18)

Key Message Points

1. Nature’s Transitions Reflect Life’s Journey

April perfectly demonstrates this theme as winter fully gives way to spring—often with unpredictable weather patterns.

Just as April can bring both sunshine and rain, life brings both joys and challenges. The fluctuations in weather mirror the changing circumstances we face.

2. God Remains Constant Through All Seasons

* “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

(James 1:17)

* While seasons and weather change, God’s character remains steadfast. His love, faithfulness, and presence are constants we can anchor ourselves to.

3. Seasons Serve Divine Purposes

* “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”

(Genesis 8:22)

* Each season—including difficult ones—serves a purpose in our spiritual development. April’s rain enables May’s flowers.

4. Practical Applications

* Identify what remains constant in your life when circumstances shift

* Practice gratitude for God’s unchanging attributes during uncertainty

* Look for purpose and growth opportunities in your current “season”

* Support others experiencing their own transitions and storms

5. Personal Reflection Questions

* What “season” are you currently experiencing in your life?

* How have previous transitions strengthened your faith?

* Where do you find stability when everything seems to be changing?

* What spiritual disciplines help you remain grounded during life’s fluctuations?

This theme resonates powerfully in April as the visible transformation in nature provides tangible reminders of how God works through life’s inevitable changes and transitions.

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