1. Put off the Old; Put on the New Colossians 3:1-14

2. To have to struggle against sin is a given – it is reality Rom 7:21-25 1 John 1:8 Heb 12:1

3. How can we overcome? The deterrent – Because of these, God’s wrath is coming. The motivation – God’s promises of good and wonderful things. a) A new earthly life b) Security in Christ for the heavenly life

4. 1 Peter 2:9-10 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

5. The tragedy of Spiritual enslavement The Mlabri People

9. Col 1:9-11 Eph 1:17-19 Eph 3:18-19

10. Jer 29:13-14 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you," declares the Lord, "and will bring you back from captivity.

11. Nabeel Qureshi

12. Conclusion 1)We are told to be transformed because as believers of God, WE CAN. 2)The basis of our transformation is God’s calling and love. 3)Our heart’s conviction, of God’s love, empowers us to be transformed.