As it is God's will, work, and glory for us all to become more like Christ, how shall we respond? In today's message we will learn how to respond to this process of becoming.
Ephesians 4:11-16
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
-What does it mean by becoming?
Spiritual Metamorphosis
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation!
God Perspectives
1. God’s will
2. God’s work
3. God’s glory
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1. Becoming more like Christ is God’s will for us.
Response One: FAITH
Hebrews 11:6
6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
2. Becoming more like Christ is God’s work for us.
Response Two: Obedience
John 15:7-9
7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.
3. Becoming more like Christ is the ultimate worship for God’s glory
Response Three: DEVOTION
UP-IN-OUT