“Do not be conformed to this world, but be
transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God,
what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Romans 12:2
μεταμορφόω (metamorphoō)
def: be changed; change appearance; be transformed
Metamorphosis Definition #1
For an insect or amphibian, it is the process of
transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.
Metamorphosis Definition #2
A change of the form or nature of a thing or
person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
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“From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many
things from the elders and chief priests and
scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be
raised.” Matthew 6:21
“And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him,
saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.” But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind
me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the
things of man.” Matthew 6:22-23
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary
the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your
faith,...” 1 Peter 5:8-9a
“Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would
come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 6:24-25
“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man
give in return for his soul?”
Matthew 6:26
“For the Son of Man is going to come with his
angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has
done. 28 Truly, I say to you, there are some
standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”
Matthew 16:27-28
1. Our faith in Christ is strengthened when we
see His glory revealed.
Matthew 17:1-2“And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was
transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.”
Matthew 17:1-2
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the
only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
John 1:14
“And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world
existed.” John 17:5
“For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
2 Peter 1:16
“For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” we ourselves heard this very
voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain.” 2 Peter 1:17-18
“In his right hand he held seven stars, from his
mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength.”
Revelation 1:16
2. Our faith in Christ is enriched when we immerse ourselves in His presence.
Matthew 17:3-4
“And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus,
“Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for
Moses and one for Elijah.” Matthew 17:3-4
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Matthew 5:17
“And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah. For he did not
know what to say, for they were terrified.”
Mark 9:5-6
3. Our faith in Christ is evident when we
worship Him and obey His commands.
Matthew 17:5-9
“He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified.
Matthew 17:5-6
“But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus
commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”
Matthew 17:7-9
“But Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go
therefore and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the
same image from one degree of glory to another.
For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”
2 Corinthians 3:18
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