Quotes about Transformation

I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6

If our stubborn minds would absorb that we are accepted by God because of Jesus Christ, our choices and subsequent behaviors would be profoundly affected.

Promised Land theology becomes an earthbound reality only to those who cash in their fear and complacency for the one ticket out of their long-inhabited wilderness.

Those He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son. Romans 8:29

Have you ever wondered why God goes to the trouble of sanctifying us? He could instantly zap us into His image the moment we decide to follow Jesus, or He could transport us into heaven the moment of our conversion. Why would He opt for taking us through the long, drawn-out process of planting, watering, pruning, and harvesting? But sure enough, He rolls up His sleeves, puts palms to the dirt, and begins putting the pieces of our lives together in a way that matters.

We learn to be victorious by surrendering our lives completely to the Spirit of God, not by gritting our teeth and trying harder.

If yesterday's wimp is going to become tomorrow's warrior, something has to happen today.

Even if we have known Christ in a purely human way, yet now we no longer know Him like that. 2 Corinthians 5:16

You can't live an obedient life and miss an adventure. Following the commands of Christ is not just about behavior. Behavior modification is not an end in itself in the New Testament. Transformation is about knowing the truth and the truth setting you free.

Nothing is unforgivable, thank God. But some things cannot be excused. They must be repented of and dramatically corrected and permanently changed.

God changed Saul's heart. A changed heart is the absolute requirement for kingdom service.

God's specialty is raising dead things to life and making impossible things possible.