Evergreen Christian Community

Ephesians 2:1-10 The Big Idea: Transformation IS possible and hope is the fuel for the process. THE FOUR “FIRSTS” IN THIS QUEST: THE FIRST PARADIGM SHIFT: God is not interested in your spiritual life. “Poiema” - God’s work of art. THE FIRST ACTION: TURN ASIDE Exodus 3 2 Corinthians 3:18 “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” THE FIRST GOAL: REAL transformation. Morphoo - “The inward and real formation of the essential nature of a person” Romans 8:29 “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” “If you are weary of some sleepy form of devotion, probably God is as weary of it as you are.” - Frank Laubach THE FIRST DANGER: Pseudo Transformation The strongest argument for Christianity is Christians. The strongest argument against Christianity is Christians. Response: • I will believe for and seek real transformation. • I will turn aside with God. •