Comments: Transforming Faith

The Apostle Paul urged New Testament Christians, “do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:1-2). 

The word “transformed” comes from the Greek word metamorphoo which means a complete and total change—as when a caterpillar undergoes a metamorphosis into a butterfly! 

Jesus told potential Christians that they must repent (Gr. metanoeo) which involves learning to think differently and turn with sorrow from a past course of action when we realize it is wrong (Mark 1:14-15).  

As we regularly study and meditate on the word of God and ask God to help us change, we will develop more of the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5). 

As we make conscious decisions to think, talk and act as Jesus would—as we crucify the old self—Jesus Christ will be able to live His life in us (Galatians 2:20).  

This is the transforming faith that enables us to come out of the darkness of this age and become lights to the world (Ephesians 5:8-10). - Dr DS Winnail