The Need for Change - 2

The gospel tells us that saving changes are made:

1. FOR US on the basis of the sacrificial death of Christ. He purchased our eternal redemption, that is, our salvation from the guilt of our sins, from our slavery to sin, and from our well-deserved condemnation.

2. IN US by the powerful working of the Holy Spirit. His works in us are regeneration, initially, and sanctification, continually.

3. THROUGH the instrumentality of the Word of God. “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Rom.10:17).

The Christian life in this world is a life that:

·        Begins with a change – conversion

·        Grows through lifelong change – sanctification

·        And ends with a change – “made perfect in holiness”

Change is what the Christian Life is all about.