Conversion

Conversion

"Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord" (Acts 3:19).

The journey of conversion is a monumental step for any Christian. If you feel that God is calling you to His way of life, or want to know what the Bible means when it talks about conversion, then the resources below are for you.

Who Are God's "Firstfruits"?

Good News Editor

The firstfruits of God's plan are those who are called now, in this age, and are having their minds and attitudes changed to become like Jesus Christ through God's Spirit working within them.

Posted May 13, 2013 | 0 comments

Specks and Planks

A blog post by Kate Washburn

Lately, I have been getting annoyed with others. Well, I should say, as a human, I often find myself annoyed with others. The recent change, though, is my immediate thought after I feel the sense of irritation or anger: Do I do that, too?

Posted April 18, 2013 | 1 comments

You're Probably Not Saved, Yet

Steve Myers

Darris McNeely

Gary Petty

Are you sure you have eternal life? How do you know if you're saved? What is salvation, really? You need to know.

Posted April 12, 2013 | 4 comments

Crowding Sin Out

A blog post by Kara Foraker

I want to tell you about a great lesson I didn’t truly learn until this most recent Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread.

Posted April 11, 2013 | 8 comments

Don't Be an Enabler

A blog post by Milan Bizic

Wired has an interesting and kind of disturbing piece up about the top one percent of mobile games customers. These “whales” as the companies call them drop outrageous amounts of coin on in-app purchases. One gentleman “whale” who preferred to keep his name private said he was shocked to discover he spent $16,000 in one month playing his favorite mobile game.

Posted April 8, 2013 | 1 comments

God Won't Give Up On Us

A blog post by Heather Disher

It was a week from Passover and the walls were closing in on me. My quest to eradicate leaven had left me discouraged and anxious. The more I dug in and searched for crumbs, the more I found glaring flaws in my home and myself.

Posted March 31, 2013 | 4 comments

Not Just My Feet!

A blog post by Milan Bizic

Observing the Passover this past Sunday night, I was struck by a statement Peter made to Jesus when He instituted the foot-washing ceremony. He first protested the idea of his Lord and Master washing his feet. “No…you will never ever wash my feet!” (John 13:8, New Living Translation). As was common, Peter was presumptuous and quick-tongued. Jesus knew Him well and was patient though. He calmly explained, “Unless I wash you, you won’t belong to me.”

Posted March 25, 2013 | 3 comments

Pain is a Function of Resistance

A blog post by Debbie Werner

While I was walking into work one morning, I mused about a scripture I had just read while riding the commuter train. It was Colossians 3:15: “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” When I’ve read this scripture before, I usually focused on thankfulness or peace. I didn’t really notice the specific word that Paul chose when he said that we need to let God’s peace rule in our hearts. It’s a conscious choice that we need to make.

Posted February 26, 2013 | 2 comments

How Smooth are You in God's Hands?

A blog post by Debbie Werner

One morning I was cooking some eggs for breakfast. I grabbed my wooden spatula from the canister next to my stove so I could flip the eggs. Ouch! A jagged piece of the wooden handle unexpectedly gave me a granddaddy of a sliver. After breakfast I put the just washed spatula aside so that the jagged edge could be sanded down. Utensils aren’t allowed to bite back in my household and I needed to fix the problem.

Posted February 19, 2013 | 0 comments

Walking the Talk

John Elliott

Where what we preach meets how we live.

Posted February 12, 2013 | 0 comments

Videos in Conversion

Revival?

Genuine, God-centered revival involves vital changes in one's thinking and actions. Learn how you can experience true spiritual renewal.

Chasing the "Good Old" Days

Nostalgia may be comforting but can it rob you of the joy of your present life and the hope God has for your future?

Conversion Sermons

A Godly Principled Person

Presented by John Elliott

There is more to being "in the church" than just attending and keeping His commandments. Developing God's character can assist us in our journey to the Kingdom of God.

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Posted April 23, 2012 | 0 comments

Five Areas of Spiritual Growth

Presented by Ken Pulliam

What qualities does God look for? How can we improve our spiritual growth? What characters allow for spiritual growth?

Posted June 25, 2005 | 0 comments | Transcript Included

Related Booklet

Transforming Your Life: The Process of Conversion

We will examine the Bible's teaching on conversion. Contrary to what many think, it is not just a one-time event. Instead the Scriptures reveal that it is a process.The process begins with God's calling, followed by the key steps of repentance, baptism and the receiving of the Holy Spirit—finally climaxing with the return of Jesus Christ, when the dead in Christ are resurrected to immortality and given eternal life. That is the ultimate transformation, being changed from a mortal to an immortal being!

Making Life Work

Looking for some good advice? You may not realize it, but you probably already own the best self-help book ever published, one that's loaded with practical guidance to help you achieve success in your career, friendships, finances, family and every other aspect of life. That book is your Bible. We've prepared this guide, Making Life Work, to help you discover the Bible's principles for success.