- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Tag Archives: the image of Christ
Becoming What You Worship
According to the inspired songwriter this morning, you become what you worship. The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of human hands. They have mouths, but do not speak; they have eyes, but do not see; … Continue reading
Posted in 1Thessalonians
Tagged imitating Christ, imitators of God, the image of Christ, transformation, worship
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A Reminder
We interrupt our regularly scheduled pandemic for this important reminder . . . We all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this … Continue reading
Posted in 2Corinthians
Tagged sanctification, seeing the glory, the image of Christ, transformation
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Another Metamorphosis Dynamic
Metamorphosis. To change form. To transform. Looks like the root Greek word for metamorphosis is found four times in the New Testament. Twice the word is used to describe Jesus’ transfiguration on the mount, when He changed form physically as … Continue reading
Posted in 2Corinthians
Tagged Christ-like, sanctification, the image of Christ, transformation
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Image Bearers
Created in His image. Now that’s something to chew on. Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the … Continue reading
Done Deal But Not Done Dealing
Ours is a faith of holy tensions. Many of our foundations and principles for navigating life as Christians are not just either/or, but rather both/and. For example, God is sovereign and we have free will. Jesus will build His church … Continue reading
Just Like Jesus
Encountered in Genesis. Part of a prophetic utterance in the Psalms. Explained in Hebrews. That’s Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God. And bottom line for me this morning, he’s just like Jesus. He is first, by … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews
Tagged Christ-like, Image Bearers, sanctification, the image of Christ
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Love Incorruptible
The danger has always been that we see the characteristics of salvation more as qualifications for salvation. That we view facets of the gift as requirements we need to fulfill in order to realize the gift. That what was intended … Continue reading
Posted in Ephesians
Tagged loving God, sanctification, the image of Christ, the love of Christ, the love of God
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The Possibility and The Power
It really is an incredible aspiration. One of those goals that’s so out there, you wonder if Paul was serious about thinking anyone could attain it. But if Paul wasn’t serious, then he’s being somewhat melodramatic with the Galatians. A … Continue reading
Posted in Galatians
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Good Theology, Great Transformation
Paul’s concern was less about theology and more about transformation. Not to say that Paul wasn’t contending for the true gospel of God when he wrote the church at Galatia, but, more importantly, he was laboring as an expectant motherĀ about … Continue reading