“The only way we will ever be different will be because we have moved
from conversion to transformation.”
I’ve
never really sat and thought about conversion
verses transformation before but
reading this chapter made me first think about what I originally thought:
conversion means you weren’t a Christian and now you are, transformation is
where your life actually looks different than it did before. I think Roberts
shares the same idea but he goes into deeper explanation. He even goes far
enough to say that “closing the door on conversion” is an idea to ponder.
Roberts says, “Conversion has lost its meaning. You can convert—change
religions—but stay the same person on the whole.” After reading this I completely
agree.
Transformation
is a process. You don’t just change from a hell-bound-sinner to a clean, Christ
glorifying Child of God in a split second. In my time here on earth I will
never be perfect but I will continually be transformed, putting off the old me
and putting on Christ like attributes. Roberts says, “a relationship motivates
us toward change.” All that being said, the gospel, when I apply it and not
just read it, continually stretches, molds, teaches, convicts, and all around
changes me.
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