Apostolic Power of God CHURCH International Ministries APGCI Bible college

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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Walking by Faith, Not by Sight


Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

By APOSTLE JEAN MULOVERY

of APGCI GLOBAL CHURCHES

9/5/25
A Sermon on Spiritual Living in a Physical World
Opening Scripture
2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

Introduction
In a world that demands evidence, proof, and tangible results, God calls His people to live differently. Today we explore what it means to walk by faith when everything around us appeals to our physical senses.

I. THE NATURE OF OUR SPIRITUAL EXISTENCE
A. God is Spirit (John 4:24)
Jesus told the Samaritan woman: “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:20-25)
We cannot see God with our physical eyes, yet He is more real than anything we can touch
Our relationship with God transcends the physical realm
B. Christianity is Fundamentally Spiritual (Romans 8:9)
“You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you”
As believers, we have been transformed from purely physical beings to spiritual beings
We now possess both a physical body and a spiritual nature
II. THE TENSION: LIVING SPIRITUALLY IN A PHYSICAL WORLD
A. The Physical Demands of Life
We still need food, shelter, and provision for our bodies
Our daily routines involve tangible, visible activities
Society operates on what can be seen, measured, and proven
B. The Danger for Believers
Many believers are walking by sight instead of faith
We can become so focused on physical needs that we neglect spiritual realities
The temptation is to trust only what we can see and control
C. The Challenge
How do we honor our physical needs while prioritizing our spiritual walk?
How do we trust an invisible God in a visible world?
III. WHAT IT MEANS TO WALK BY FAITH
A. Faith Sees the Unseen
Faith recognizes spiritual realities that eyes cannot perceive
Faith trusts God’s promises even when circumstances suggest otherwise
Faith acts on God’s word rather than on feelings or appearances
B. Faith vs. Sight Living
Walking by Sight:

Making decisions based only on what we can see
Trusting in our own understanding and abilities
Being driven by fear when circumstances look difficult
Measuring God’s love by our current situation
Walking by Faith:

Trusting God’s character even when we can’t see His plan
Making decisions based on God’s promises, not just present circumstances
Finding peace in God’s presence even during trials
Believing God is working even when we can’t see how
IV. PRACTICAL STEPS TO WALKING BY FAITH
A. Daily Spiritual Disciplines
Prayer: Communicating with the God we cannot see
Bible Study: Feeding our spirit with God’s word
Worship: Acknowledging God’s presence and power
B. Shifting Our Perspective
Ask “What is God doing?” not just “What do I see happening?”
Remember God’s faithfulness in the past
Focus on God’s promises for the future
C. Living with Spiritual Vision
Make decisions through the lens of eternity
Seek God’s will before acting on our own understanding
Trust God’s timing even when it doesn’t make sense to us
V. THE BLESSING OF FAITH-WALKING
A. Peace in Uncertainty
When we walk by faith, we have peace even when we don’t have answers
Our confidence rests in God’s character, not our circumstances
B. Spiritual Growth
Faith-walking deepens our relationship with God
We learn to depend on God rather than ourselves
Our spiritual sensitivity increases
C. Witness to Others
Others see something different in believers who walk by faith
Our trust in an invisible God becomes a testimony to His reality
Conclusion
The call to walk by faith, not by sight, is not a call to ignore physical reality. Rather, it’s an invitation to see beyond the physical to the spiritual truths that govern all of life. Yes, we need food for our bodies, but we also need faith for our souls. Yes, we live in a physical world, but we serve a spiritual God who is actively working in and through that world.

The question for each believer today is: Will you trust what you can see, or will you trust the God you cannot see?

Closing Prayer
Lord, help us to walk by faith and not by sight. In a world that demands proof, help us to trust in Your promises. When circumstances look impossible, remind us that You are still God. Strengthen our faith and help us to live as the spiritual beings You have made us to be. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Discussion Questions for Small Groups
What areas of your life do you find it hardest to “walk by faith”?
How can we balance taking care of physical needs while prioritizing spiritual growth?
Share a time when you had to trust God despite what your eyes were telling you.
What practical steps can you take this week to strengthen your faith walk?
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 8:9, John 4:20-25

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