CHAPTER TWO

THE SECOND STEP OF GOD’S SALVATION IN LIFE-TRANSFORMATION

Scripture Reading: 2 Cor. 3:18; Rom. 12:2a

OUTLINE

1. The definition of transformation:
   1. Not merely a perceptible change outwardly in behavior.
   2. Being a metabolic transformation inwardly in essence.
2. The steps of transformation:
   1. Washing-the washing of regeneration-Titus 3:5b.
   2. Sanctification-the sanctification of the Holy Spirit-Rom. 6:19, 22; 15:16.
   3. Renewing-the renewing of the Holy Spirit-Titus 3:5b:
      1. Beginning from our mind-Rom. 12:2a.
      2. Through our spirit, which is mingled with the Spirit-Eph. 4:23; Rom. 8:6b.
      3. Reaching all the inward parts of our being.
   4. A metabolic process-transformation-Rom. 12:2a.
   5. Not accomplished in an instant.
   6. But achieved throughout our entire life-2 Cor. 4:16-17.
3. The way of transformation:
   1. By fellowshipping with the Lord without any barrier-with unveiled face beholding and reflecting like a mirror the glorious image of the Lord-3:18a.
   2. The advancing-from one degree of glory to another degree of glory-v. 18b.
   3. Being transformed into the same image of the Lord, even as from the Lord Spirit-v. 18c.
   4. By remaining in our spirit and exercising our spirit-2 Tim. 4:22; Phil. 4:23; Gal. 6:18.
4. The issue of transformation:
   1. Growth and maturity in the divine life-Eph. 4:13b; Col. 1:28.
   2. Arriving at the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ-Eph. 4:13c.
5. The purpose of transformation:
   1. The building up of the Body of Christ-v. 12.
   2. The accomplishing of God’s eternal economy-3:9.
6. The ultimate transformation:
   1. The transfiguration of our body-Phil. 3:21.
   2. The glorification of our body-Rom. 8:30.
   3. The ultimate redemption-v. 23c; Eph. 1:14; 4:30.
   4. The full taste of the divine sonship-Rom. 8:23b.