APGCI GLOBAL UNITED CHURCHES IN AMERICA

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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Love is always with Jesus Christ in me

Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved?

The Love of Jesus Christ Is Always With and In Me

Main Scripture: Romans 8:38–39

«”For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come… shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”»

Introduction

The love of Jesus Christ is not based on our feelings or circumstances. His love is eternal, faithful, and unchanging. When we receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior, He lives in us through His Holy Spirit, and His love remains with us every day.

1. Jesus Loves Us Unconditionally

Jesus loved us before we loved Him. He gave His life on the cross so that we could receive forgiveness and eternal life.

Scripture: John 3:16

2. Christ Lives in Us

When we believe in Christ, He dwells in our hearts through faith. His presence gives us peace, strength, and hope.

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

3. Nothing Can Separate Us from His Love

Trials, sickness, hardship, or persecution cannot remove the love of Jesus from our lives. He remains faithful in every season.

Scripture: Romans 8:38–39

4. We Must Remain in His Love

As followers of Christ, we respond to His love by obeying His Word, loving others, praying, and walking in holiness.

Scripture: John 15:9–10

Conclusion

The love of Jesus Christ is always with me and in me. I will trust Him, follow Him, and share His love with others because His love never fails.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me with an everlasting love. Thank You for sending Jesus Christ to save me. Help me to remain in Your love every day and to show Your love to everyone around me. Strengthen my faith and let Your Holy Spirit fill my heart. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Give your offerings in here