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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Jesus Christ is my app platform

What app eats up most of your screen time — and I feel great

Jesus Christ is the Only Lord

JESUS CHRIST IS MY PLATFORM

Main Scripture:
1 Corinthians 3:11 – “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”

Theme:

Jesus Christ Is My Platform

1. Jesus Christ Is My Foundation

Every believer and every ministry must be built on Jesus Christ. He is the unshakable Rock upon which our faith stands.

Scripture: Matthew 7:24–25

2. Jesus Christ Is My Message

Our mission is to preach Christ, not ourselves. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the hope of the world.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

3. Jesus Christ Is My Source of Power

Without Christ we can do nothing. Through Him, we receive grace, strength, wisdom, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture: John 15:5

4. Jesus Christ Is My Authority

All authority in heaven and on earth belongs to Jesus Christ. We minister in His name and under His authority.

Scripture: Matthew 28:18–20

5. Jesus Christ Is My Identity

I am a child of God through Jesus Christ. My identity is found in Him, not in the opinions of people.

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

6. Jesus Christ Is My Eternal Hope

Jesus Christ is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. He is our blessed hope and the coming King.

Scripture: Revelation 22:13

Conclusion

When Jesus Christ is your platform, your life and ministry are firmly established. Storms may come, but you will not be shaken because your foundation is Christ.

Declaration:
“Jesus Christ is my Platform. He is my Foundation, my Message, my Power, my Authority, my Identity, and my Eternal Hope. To Him alone be all the glory forever. Amen.”

Teaching By:
APOSTLE JEAN MULOVERY
APGCI GLOBAL UNITED CHURCHES
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

APGCI BIBLECOLLEGE UNITED CHURCHES GLOBAL MISSIONARY

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    JESUS CHRIST IS MY PLATFORMMain Scripture:1 Corinthians 3:11 – “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”Theme:Jesus Christ Is My Platform1. Jesus Christ Is My FoundationEvery believer and every ministry must be built on Jesus Christ. He is the unshakable Rock upon which our faith stands.Scripture: Matthew 7:24–252. Jesus Christ Is My MessageOur mission is to preach Christ, not ourselves. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the hope of the world.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:23. Jesus Christ Is My Source of PowerWithout Christ we can do nothing. Through Him, we receive grace, strength, wisdom, and the power of the Holy Spirit.Scripture: John 15:54. Jesus Christ Is My AuthorityAll authority in heaven and on earth belongs to Jesus Christ. We minister in His name and under His authority.Scripture: Matthew 28:18–205. Jesus Christ Is My IdentityI am a child of God through Jesus Christ. My identity is found in Him, not in the opinions of people.Scripture: Galatians 2:206. Jesus Christ Is My Eternal HopeJesus Christ is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. He is our blessed hope and the coming King.Scripture: Revelation 22:13ConclusionWhen Jesus Christ is your platform, your life and ministry are firmly established. Storms may come, but you will not be shaken because your foundation is Christ.Declaration:”Jesus Christ is my Platform. He is my Foundation, my Message, my Power, my Authority, my Identity, and my Eternal Hope. To Him alone be all the glory forever. Amen.”Teaching By:APOSTLE JEAN MULOVERYAPGCI GLOBAL UNITED CHURCHESLancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

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