Transformação
A transformação é o fruto natural de uma vida entregue a Deus. Ele não nos deixa como nos encontra — renova nossa mente, purifica nosso caráter e nos conforma à imagem de Cristo.
O chamado ao arrependimento
A transformação começa com o arrependimento genuíno. Deus convida cada pessoa a voltar-se para Ele de todo o coração e receber vida nova.
17 From that time Jesus began to proclaim and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
38 Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
19 Therefore, repent and turn about, that your sins may be wiped away and the gracious face of the Lord may bring times of refreshing,
Renovação da mente
Paulo nos exorta a não nos conformar com o mundo, mas a sermos transformados pela renovação do entendimento. A mudança vem de dentro para fora.
2 Do not follow the fashions of this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your minds so as to recognize what is the good and pleasing and perfect will of God.
18 And we all, with unveiled face, reflecting the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same likeness from glory to glory as by the Spirit of the Lord.
5 Treat the members of your earthly bodies as dead \'97 dead to unchastity, impurity, passion, evil desire, and avarice, which is idolatry.
Os frutos da transformação
Uma vida transformada produz o fruto do Espírito: amor, alegria, paz, paciência, benignidade, bondade, fidelidade, mansidão e domínio próprio.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, slowness to anger, kindness, benevolence, faithfulness,23 gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law.
10 I beg you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, all to say the same thing and not to have divisions among you, but to be united in the same mind and in the same opinion.
5 The Lord guide your hearts in the love of God and the patience of Christ.
6 For while we were still without strength Christ, at the due time, died for the unrighteous.
14 But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never thirst, but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water, flowing out into life eternal."