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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Faith in the time of difficulty

What things give you energy?

Faith in the Holy


Faith When Things Are Hard
Luke 8:40-56

By Apostle Jean Mulovery
The Story
Today we read about two people who needed Jesus badly:

Jairus – A church leader whose little girl was dying A Woman – She was sick and bleeding for 12 long years

Both were desperate. Both came to Jesus for help.

What We Learn About Faith
1. Faith Acts Even When Scared
Jairus was important, but he got on his knees and begged Jesus
The woman was ashamed, but she pushed through the crowd to touch Jesus
Truth: Real faith doesn’t wait. It acts now, even when afraid.
2. Faith Waits When God Takes Time
While Jesus was helping the woman, bad news came to Jairus:
“Your daughter is dead. It’s too late.”

But Jesus said: “Don’t be afraid. Just believe.”

Truth: Sometimes God seems slow, but He’s never too late.
3. Faith Gets Personal Attention from Jesus
Jesus didn’t let the woman sneak away. He called her “Daughter.”
Jesus took the dead girl’s hand and said “Get up, child.”

Truth: Jesus doesn’t just fix problems. He cares about YOU.
What Jesus Can Do
For the Sick Woman:

12 years of pain – gone in one touch
Jesus said: “Your faith healed you. Go in peace.”
For the Dead Girl:

Jesus said she was just sleeping
He brought her back to life
He told them to feed her (He cares about everything!)
For Us Today
If You’re Hurting:
Come to Jesus as you are – Rich or poor, Jesus welcomes you
Don’t give up – God’s timing is perfect
Expect Jesus to care – He knows your name and your pain
For Our Church:
Welcome hurting people – Make room for the desperate
Keep hope alive – Jesus can do the impossible
Help in practical ways – Like feeding the girl who was healed
The Big Picture
These stories show us who Jesus really is:

Anyone can come – Leaders and outcasts both welcome
He cares about individuals – Stops for one person in a big crowd
Nothing is too hard – Sickness, death, any problem
He loves us personally – Calls us His children
What Will You Do?
Maybe you’re like Jairus today – facing something impossible.
Maybe you’re like the woman – hiding pain for too long.

Jesus says the same thing to you: “Don’t be afraid. Just believe.”

Your problem isn’t too big for Jesus. Your pain isn’t too small for His attention.

The Question: Will you trust Jesus with what’s impossible in your life?

Prayer Time
Facing a crisis? Come pray with others
Been hiding pain? Step into Jesus’ love
Everyone: Trust Jesus with your hard things
Remember This
In a world full of problems, we know a Jesus who:

Calms storms
Brings dead people back to life
Calls you His daughter or son
That’s the kind of faith we can have!

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