FRUITS OF CONVERSION …"Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matt.18:3 )

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” (2 Cor. 5:17) Converted Are New Creatures

God's purpose is to reshape your life. to become conformed to the image of His Son For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; (Romans 8:29).

Converted Are New Creatures There will be a struggle between flesh and spirit. flesh sets its desire against the Spirit For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. (Galatians 5:17).

CONVERTED’S PURPOSE OF LIFE IS CHANGED One no longer lives for himself. no longer live for themselves “And He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.” (2 Corinthians 5:15).

CONVERTED’S PURPOSE OF LIFE IS CHANGED Conversion a desire to live by faith. live by faith in the Son of God "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. (Galatians 2:20).

CONVERTED’S PURPOSE OF LIFE IS CHANGED “What is your purpose in life, chief objectives and interests?“ Set your mind on the things above "Set your mind on the things above,…” (Col. 3:2)

Converted seek the Kingdom and His righteousness first. But seek first His kingdom "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33). Do you understand how to seek the Kingdom?

The converted takes delight in knowing and doing the commands of the lord Delight in learning, studying, hearing, teaching, and doing God's will. "I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your Law is within my heart." (Psalms 40:8).

The converted takes delight in knowing and doing the commands of the lord Delight in learning, studying, hearing, teaching, and doing God's will. I have inherited Your testimonies forever, For they are the joy of my heart. (Psalms 119:111)

The converted takes delight in knowing and doing the commands of the lord Important question to ask yourself Do you delight in knowing and doing His will?

Converted delight in worshiping the Lord When motivated by obligation only, in time it will become weary. how tiresome it is "You also say, 'My, how tiresome it is!' And you disdainfully sniff at it," says the LORD of hosts…(Malachi 1:13)

Converted are willing to sacrifice for Christ We Need To Be Like The Macedonians. “… that in a great ordeal of affliction…and their deep poverty overflowed in the wealth of their liberality. …and beyond their ability, … 2 Corinthians 8:1-5)

FRUITS OF CONVERSION Are produced with a change of… Mind They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." (Acts 16:31)

FRUITS OF CONVERSION Are produced with a change of… Direction "Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; (Acts 3:19)

FRUITS OF CONVERSION Are produced with a change of… Loyalty “that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; (Romans 10:9)

FRUITS OF CONVERSION Are produced with a change of… Relationship Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38)

Have I Been Converted Into A Fruitful Disciple? “If You Love Me You Will Keep My Commandments”