Living a Transformed Life

away; behold, the new has come ” (2 Cor 5:17). This is true as it relates to our position in Christ but it is not yet true in a practical sense. We are alive but we do not yet have the knowledge of God ’ s Word that will make us truly free; We are “ bound, ” in a sense, because we are not yet aware of our freedom. These truths are learned as we study and obey the Word of God. We are like newborn babies that need to grow up in our salvation (1 Pet 2:2). In doing so, we are like Lazarus who became freer as his grave clothes were removed.

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

The bridge below is a metaphor representing our journey to freedom. It illustrates the value of hearing and obeying the Word which enables us to walk in freedom and experience an overcoming, victorious life. The Scripture references given at the base of the bridge are representative of many that make up our life - long journey.

The Lifelong Bridge of Truth PHILIPPIANS 1:6

From our spiritual birth

To the finish line

Romans 8:28

Psalm 37:23 - 24

connecting you to the truth that leads to spiritual maturity and freedom

The “ bridge ” that leads to maturity and freedom is built on the foundation of our relationship with Jesus Christ. It is held up by the over - arching principles of the Word of God. Its roadway is created as we put into practice what we have learned. As we walk in obedience to the leading of the Spirit of God, He guides us every step of the way. As long as we “ continue in what [we] have learned and have become convinced of ” (2 Tim 3:14 NIV), we ensure that the roadway of the bridge before us is secure. Thus, enabling us to rise above the snares and pitfalls that Satan puts in our way preventing us from maturing in our faith and being conformed to the image of Christ. The farther down the bridge we travel, the stronger we become in our faith and trust in Christ. Although we begin with little or no knowledge of who we are or what we shall become, it is God who has begun this good work [of salvation] in us

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