We occasionally hear the phrase, “come as you are.” Usually it is in the context of saying, “whoever you are, whatever you do, God is ok with it.” And in that sense, it is incorrect. However, at face value, it is entirely correct: come as you are. And then be change by the Word and shape your life into the image of Christ.
Romans 12:2 -Be transformed
II Corinthians 3:18 -Transformed into His likeness
Peter
In Peter we see a gradual development, through Christ, from someone who is impulsive to someone who is self controlled and thoughtful in his service to God.
John 13:2-11 -Peter’s response to Christ washing his feet
John 18:1-11 -Jesus arrested, Peter reacts
I Peter 5:1-4 -A fellow elder
II Peter 1:1-11 -Reasoned discourse on Christian growth
John
The apostle John has often been referred to as the “apostle of love.” Yet in the beginning, we see John as someone quick to anger, and quick to condemn.
Mark 3:17 -Boanerges
Luke 9:52-56 -Call down fire on the Samaritan village?
I John 4:7-21 -God’s love and our love
James
There are many people known by the name James. The one who wrote the book of James is usually understood to be James, brother of Jesus.
Matthew 13:55-58 -James, His brother. No honor in own country
John 7:1-5 -Christ’s brothers don’t believe in Him
James 2:14-26 -Faith coupled with obedient action
Onesimus
Onesimus was a slave who ran from his Christian master. When he converted, he went back to Philemon to fulfill his appointed role, not shirking his duty.
Philemon 1-25 -Onesimus the slave
Ephesians 6:5-8 -Instructions to slaves/servants
Luke 19:10 -Christ came to seek and save the lost
I Corinthians 6:9-11 -You were washed, sanctified
Acts 22:16 -Sins washed away in baptism
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