Conformed to the Image of His Son Ephesians 1:4-5; Romans 8:29
A Family Resemblance A Family Resemblance As a child grows, a family resemblance shows Jesus’ likeness lives in those who have been born again (Gal. 3:26-27; Eph. 4:13) His likeness must be formed within us. (Galatians 4:19; 5:4-21; 2:20)
Conforming by Copying Conforming by Copying We shall bear the image of the heavenly Man! (1 Corinthians 15:49) To be conformed to His image we must know His image (Colossians 3:10) We must focus all of our attention on learning about Him (2 Peter 3:18; Luke 6:40; 2 Corinthians 3:18) We must then imitate Him (Ephesians 5:1)
Transformation through Trial Transformation through Trial Christ is our perfect example. –He suffered even though He never said or did anything wrong –We are to follow in His steps (1 Peter 2:21) We must follow the One who transforms us into sons of God, and leads us to our heavenly home (Hebrews 2:10; 1 Peter 4:1) We are never more Christ-like than when we are suffering for righteousness’ sake (Luke 9:23; Philippians 3:19)
Actuality OR Acting? Actuality OR Acting? Hypocrites only appear to look like what God wants them to be (Matthew 23:27) Children of God must lay aside all hypocrisy, desire the pure milk of the word, and grow! (1 Peter 2:1)
The Eternal Makeover The Eternal Makeover Our transformation is not completed in this life; it will be finished when we see Him! (1 John 3:2; 1 Cor.15:47-59; Luke 20:35-36) There should be a yearning in every child of God for the moment of our final transformation (Philippians 3:20-21)