Living a Transformed Life Through Intentionality and Faith
Explore the journey of transformation through intentional actions and faith, rejecting false assumptions, and embracing newness of life. Discover how forming our identity, walking with Jesus, and cultivating godliness can shape our story of salvation and influence who we become.
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BAPTISM WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE 2 Peter 1:3-11 p. 1126
BAPTISM Through baptism become part of story of salvation o We die to ourselves raised with Christ o Walk in newness of Life (Rom 6:4)
1. WE ARE FORMED BY A STORY All people live in a story o My story born & raised in South Africa White English Christian South African Canadian husband & father What parts of our story influence us most?
1. WE ARE FORMED BY A STORY Jesus is the key marker of our identity o Through God s power & promises we live differently o Each day requires reaffirmation of that decision o Our actions day-by-day determine who we become
2. FORMATION REQUIRES INTENTIONALITY Peter: actions we must take to put on the divine nature o There is a specific way to walk in newness of life o They are approaches to life more than just things to do o We live life as if it is all sacred events and activities o The Bible makes all of life sacred, holy, part of worship o There is no part of life that s not part of our life in him (Ac 17:28) o This is a new way of living
3. REJECT FALSE ASSUMPTIONS & IDEAS Parts of our story affirm good, encourage us deeper into Christ Other part of our story lead us astray o Sometimes disappointments & struggles are catalysts for growth o Sometimes easy, fun things entice us away from Jesus We must reject false/worldly assumptions & ideas o Adding knowledge to faith moves us forward and deeper o It is experiential, relational knowing in our inner being
3. REJECT FALSE ASSUMPTIONS & IDEAS Biblical knowing touches us in our inner being o New understanding, by perseverance and obedience, transforms us o Key is knowing how to walk in the Spirit o Spiritual practices cultivate godliness o Transforms how we perceive ourselves and how we live o Soul-training opens us to the Spirit take us deeper into Christ o It requires change and intentionality
LIVING IT Christian story is the story of Jesus o This story forms our lives Early church took illiterate pagans and created a Christian culture Faithful remnant in each generation preserved, passed on Story o Involved people in the story o Telling the story over and over each year in the church calendar o Allows depth, height, breadth of salvation to seep into our souls
LIVING IT Peter: Repent and be baptized o You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:28) o Convicts of sin, guides us in Jesus teaching, empowers us to live o We rely on the power and self-control the Spirit gives Richly provided with entrance into the eternal Kingdom!
