Light + Truth God’s Workmanship
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Aug 2, 2024 
Join John Piper, a prominent Christian theologian and author, as he delves into the essence of true Christian transformation. He emphasizes that genuine change involves more than just moral self-improvement; it's about a supernaturally renewed mind. Piper explores Ephesians 4:22-24, urging listeners to shed their 'old self' in favor of a new identity rooted in righteousness. Discover how authentic spiritual renewal, initiated by God, leads to a lasting impact on one's life and faith.
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Old Person Means Inner Bundle Not Just Bad Acts
- The old person is not just sinful acts but a bundle of attitudes, emotions, and practices from pre-conversion darkness.
- Paul links specific practices like lying to an underlying corrupted inner self to show identity, not just behavior, must change.
New Person Is A Bundle Of Godly Dispositions
- The new person mirrors the old as a bundle of emotions, attitudes, and practices that mark conversion.
- Colossians 3 lists virtues like compassion, meekness, and patience as the concrete clothing of the new self.
Christian Transformation Is Not Moral Self Improvement
- Christian transformation differs fundamentally from moral self-improvement and legalism.
- Piper stresses that the school of Christ produces change in a supernatural way, not by mere assignments to 'do' better.
