1. Conversion to Christ

2. Conversion Converted – strepho (stref’-o); to reverse your course
Matt 18:3 – Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted & become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

3. Conversion Converted – strepho (stref’-o); to reverse your course
Acts 3:19 – Repent therefore & be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

4. Repent – metanoeo (met-an-o-eh'-o); to think differently
Before Conversion
Repent – metanoeo (met-an-o-eh'-o); to think differently
Luke 3:8 – Bear fruits worthy of repentance.
Jews
Tax Collectors
Soldiers

5. Repent – metanoeo (met-an-o-eh'-o); to think differently
Before Conversion
Repent – metanoeo (met-an-o-eh'-o); to think differently
Prodigal (Lk 15)
Corinthians (1 Cor 6:9-11)
Ephesians (Acts 19)
Jailor (Acts 16)

6. Are God’s New Creations
The Converted
Are God’s New Creations
2 Corinthians 5:17
They work with God
They battle with Him (1 Pet 2:11)
They conform to His Son (Rom 8:28)

7. Have A New Vision In Life
The Converted
Have A New Vision In Life
2 Cor 5:14; Col 3:1-4; Gal 2:20
To put God’s reign & rule first (Matt 6:33; Rom 7:22; John 14:21)
To worship God (Jn 4:24)
To give up all to obey Him (Lk 14:33)

8. We must be converted to do what Jesus has called us to do!
Are you converted?
Faith – changes mind Acts 16:31
Repentance – changes behavior Acts 17:30
Confession – announces loyalty Acts 8:37
Baptism – changes relationship
Acts 22:16; Gal 3:27