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The Process Of Transformation
Contributed by John Price on Jan 17, 2007 (message contributor)
Summary: This Sermon is intended to explain how Gods Word will transform our lives and establish a life changing realtionship with Him.
The Process of Transformation
By Pastor John Price
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. NKJV
THREE DOLLARS WORTH OF GOD
Tim Hansel once said in His book “ When I relax I feel guilty” I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of Him to make me love a black man or pick beets with a migrant. I want ecstasy, not transformation; I want the warmth of the womb, not a new birth. I want a pound of the Eternal in a paper sack. I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please.
God communicated in scripture not just merely to inform us but to transform us.
All Scripture is Given by inspiration of God or GOD BREATHED.
20 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them,
And health to all their flesh. 23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.
NKJV
25 At that time Jesus answered and said, "I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. NKJV
God has not hidden His word from us but rather He has hidden it for us.
25 And Jesus prayed this prayer: "O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding the truth from those who think themselves so wise, and for revealing it to little children. 26 Yes, Father, for it pleased you to do it this way! .TLB
Gods hidden wisdom was never intended for the benefit of the heathen but for the transforming of this world through the transformation of the Believer.
The candle on the Hillside, the salt of the earth, God has called us to make the difference!
We must start living by the way of transformation.(To many look, live and act just like the world.)
The Process of Transformation:
Begins By –
(1) Acquiring Information (what kind of information are you receiving)
a. How many live today even in the church viewing the bible as just a good book of Information.
b. The Newspaper has information but not eternal life transforming truth.
(2) Processing Information
a. Through prayer and Study of the word. ( Serious Christians)
(3) Obtaining Revelation
a. (Revelation comes by the Holy Spirit Illuminating Information)
(4) Receiving Transformation. (revelation produces transformation for those who receive it when they find it.)
a. The Rich Young Ruler found it but would not receive it.
Conclusion:
20 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them,
And health to all their flesh. 23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.
NKJV
