This episode focuses on what it is to be a Christian: renewal, transformation, and discernment.

We dive into a deep examination of Romans 12.

Being a Christian is primarily a transformation of mind, heart and character which God directs when we “present ourselves”, mind and body, to be a living sacrifice for Him. The discussion touches upon the process that begins with repentance, and renews our mind, attitudes, and actions from the day we surrender our hearts to him.

The transformation that happens in this spiritual process is complete. Some have called it a “gradual bending heavenward” of that which naturally bends earthward. The host also explores the usage of the Greek term 'Dokimazo', suggesting it implies a process of testing, questioning, and ultimately approving of the circumstances that emerge under God’s guidance. It is God who works within us to will and to do His good pleasure.

Lastly, the episode underscores the notion of testing or experimenting to discern God’s will, and then approving or accepting the will of God.

God, it turns out, is not a perfectionist — he forgives and loves us until we become a vessel suited to the great work of mediation and mutual edification that he plans for us to engage in as the world of mankind is taught the principles of life in the future.

00:07 Introduction to the Series

00:09 Understanding Christian Growth: Renewal, Transformation, and Discernment

01:39 Exploring Romans 12: Using the Blue Letter Bible

02:10 Deep Dive into Romans 12:1-2

06:25 The Concept of Discernment in Christianity

08:28 Marks of a True Christian: Growth and Change

13:36 Overcoming Evil with Good: A Christian Perspective

13:55 Revisiting Romans 12:1-2: The Meaning of Sacrifice

04:54 Understanding Worship in Christianity

26:13 Interpreting 'Age' in Biblical Context

27:21 Exploring the Greek Word 'Aeon'

28:06 The Concept of 'Ages' in Biblical Perspective

30:17 Christianity and the Future Age

31:52 The Process of Transformation in Christianity

37:33 The Concept of 'Dokimazo' in Christianity

47:08 Understanding God's Will: Good, Acceptable, and Perfect

51:47 The Role of Christians in the End of the Christian Era

This new podcast is meant for serious Christians -- people who are focused on following Jesus faithfully, until death. The trials are real, but the joys are beyond expression. Eye has not seen, nor ear heard ... the things God has been preparing for those who love him supremely.

The more we pay attention to the terms of discipleship and predictions of the actual deeds of Jesus' truest followers, there have not been many humble, meek Jesus followers who made it into the pages of history. Most genuine, obedient Christians have been laboring in anonymity, ignored or even hounded by the powerful forces of the outwardly respectable, "orthodox" Christian geopolitical system.

For the most part, the true followers of Jesus were not famous, they did not have official recognition, they did not seek or gain political power, and often they were oppressed, persecuted, neutralized in this life. Probably, few made their living as "ministers of the gospel". They were like the ancient prophets of old
-- men and women who suffered for their faithfulness-- "of whom the world was not worthy."

But the future era will be different. Jesus will exalt his obedient followers. They will be revealed by him as having been victorious in his eyes. He will promote them to places of power and influence in his future "government of the world, when the times are ripe for it." (Ephesians 1:9,10 -- Weymouth translation.)

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