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1 | How can we be more like Jesus? | 2 Cor 3:18 | Robert Nicholson | 32929 | ||
Dear friends More like Jesus? Am I, are you, after many years do others see that we have changed to be more like him? This is not some arrogant man made boast, but a gift from God himself as we continue to behold the glory of the Lord in his precious word. I love the words by Max Lucado in his book "Just like Jesus" "God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you there...His plan is nothing short of total transformation" The grace of God is awesome, to think that he can save a power sinner like me, change me by his spirit and give me the opportunity to grow into the image of his Son! |
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2 | How can we be more like Jesus? | 2 Cor 3:18 | benjamite | 32969 | ||
First of all, to be more like Jesus, we should steer clear of books by Max Lucado. (only kidding :-). However, to put a scripture verse to Mr. L's quote. "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6) We ARE being transformed, and better still, He is changing us. (Romans 12:2 says "be transformed by the renewing of your mind", would that verse leave open the possibility that God is the one who renews our mind?) I'm not quite sure how to answer the question, or even if you intended it to be answered. Not to offend, for the question almost sounds rhetorical. On the one hand, we have been justified - "declared righteous". (Romans 3:23-26; 5:1, 8-9) On the other hand, we still sin. But, according to 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Also from the first verses, He is still perfecting us. Do others see that we have changed? Go to your High School/Family reunions. From personal experience (for what that is worth) change doesn't happen overnight. The only way we'll know that others see that we have changed is if we ask them. (Unless they happen to bring it up.) Have we changed? Yes. How do we know? The Bible says so (from the above verses). Are we perfect yet? No, but we know that what God started, He will finish. |
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3 | How can we be more like Jesus? | 2 Cor 3:18 | Robert Nicholson | 32978 | ||
Benjamite: Thank you for the excellent response. My post was intended to be rhetorical and reflective. I was hoping for response to share with others their thoughts on some of these topics which we sometimes take for granted. I agree our change is gradual, in some of us, especially me he has a challenging job and yet as we behold him by his Spirit through his word we should grow to know him and reflect Christ to the World through us. I do not believe the day of perfection will come until we are totally changed at his coming. Peace in his Name Robert |
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