“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be.

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“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.” Phil. 1:20

Magnify Magnify = enlarge, amplify, enhance We do not change Christ But we change the view that people Have of Him

Transformation of individual 1. Transformation of individual from Sinner to Saint Rom.6:16-17 ~ yield Jn.3:3-5 ~ new birth Matt.18:3 ~ converted

Transformation of individual 1. Transformation of individual Renewing of mind – Rm.12:1-2 Transformed ~ metamorphosis Butterfly

Transformation of individual 1. Transformation of individual Likeness of Christ ~ 2 Cor.3:18 1 Pet.1:22-25 ~ by the word Rom.1:16 ~ power of God

Transformation of individual 1. Transformation of individual We magnify Christ Enlarge, expand, enhance The image of Christ to others !

Christ controlled Life 2. Christ controlled Life Life Controlled by thoughts Prov. 4:23 Prov. 23:7 Satan tries to control- IICor.11:3

Christ controlled Life 2. Christ controlled Life Thoughts Actions Mk. 7:21-23 ~ “out of the heart” 2 Cor. 10:3-5 – Battle is for control of mind

Christ controlled Life 2. Christ controlled Life Magnify Christ by living a life that is controlled by His thoughts ! Phil. 2:5

Live like Christ 3. Live like Christ Phil. 1:27 Phil.1:21 “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” 1 Cor.6:19,20 body - Lord

Live like Christ 3. Live like Christ “Conduct worthy of the gospel” “Adorn the doctrine of God” Christ is magnified in a life Lived following Him

 Life of immoral or indifferent is a stumbling block - Rm. 14:13  Life of faithful, dedicated Christian magnifies Christ

1.Transformed from sinner to Saint 2.Christ controlled life 3.Live Like Christ

By Arthur PigmanBy Arthur Pigman Evans Church of ChristEvans Church of Christ Evans, GeorgiaEvans, Georgia Sunday Evening – 12 September 2004Sunday Evening – 12 September 2004