Kingdom Foundations

Lesson 5
Sanctification Through Transformation

Believers are transformed by the Spirit, developing

character and a desire for righteousness
 Transformation by the Spirit
Sanctification and Holiness
 We are set apart by God for the demonstration of His glory: to be a representation of
His manifest presence through our lives; to show God’s goodness, character, nature,
name and attributes.
 Example: praying for an airplane passenger with a cancerous tumor
 We are predestined for God’s glory.
 We have been predestined for His glory (Ephesians 1:11-12).
 We are to be transformed into Christ’s image to radiate God’s glory to everyone
around us.
 Holiness is having “holes-in-us” so that as we soak in God’s presence, we leak Him out
of our lives.
 People need to see Christ, the Anointed One. What is inside of us will be
demonstrated visibly when we choose God’s presence—He shows through the fruit
of our lives.
Seven Principles of Transformation: Exodus 33, II Corinthians 3
 Transformation comes from intimate God encounters (Exodus 33, 34:29-35).
 Moses encountered God’s glory and the people saw the transformation from it on
Moses’ face.
 Theology is futile unless it leads to an encounter with God.
 Transformation comes from God, through the Spirit of God (II Corinthians 3:1-6, 18).
 Transformation that comes by the Spirit is more glorious than the glory Moses received
because it brings about righteousness (II Corinthians 3:7-10).
 Transformation by the Spirit lasts, where as under religion, transformation was always
fading away.
 Glory attained through human striving, diminishes and leaves.
 Religion fades away but God’s love and presence stays.
  Transformation comes by turning to the Lord.
 Only in Christ is the veil taken away (II Corinthians 3:16).
 Transformation brings a likeness of God (II Corinthians 3:18).
 Transformation is a process with ever increasing glory (or a process that
goes from glory to glory) as we are transformed into His image (II Corinthians 3:18).
Transformation Is Continual
 Example: thin teenage boy struggling to grow and build muscle
 The potential for great transformation and growth already lies within you; it is just
waiting to be activated and made obvious on the outside.
 Most often transformation is continual and gradual.
 Fruitfulness Comes From Intimacy
Presence Versus Strife
 John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear
fruit—fruit that will last.”
 Loving each other (John 15:12, 17) was the fruit, coming out of obedience to Christ’s
command, “If you obey My commands you will remain in My love” (John 15:10).
 John 15: 5 “I am the Vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he
will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.”
 John 15:9 “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Now remain in My love.”
 Intimacy produces fruitfulness.
 Example: seed relaxes in soil, grows
 As we also relax (not strive) in God’s presence, we will grow.
 The trunk, likewise, soaks up the water and inevitably grows, like we soak in God’s
presence and grow.
 The limbs and subsequent fruit appear naturally.
 Religion strives and produces only artificial, non-nourishing fruit.
 Natural fruit grows out of being in God’s presence.
Know the Truth
 John 8:32 “Then you will know (yada) the truth and the truth will set you free.”
 “Gnosko” is the Greek word for the Hebrew word, yada (to know).
 Genesis 4:1 (NKJV) “And Adam knew (yada) Eve his wife, and she conceived….”
 “Yada” has five distinct meanings in Hebrew.
 To notice or observe like a scientist.
 Ephesians 1:17 “…may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that
you may know Him better.”
 To know technically like a mechanic knows a car.
 Example: fixing car without knowledge
 Reading the Bible does not mean you necessarily know how God works.
You need to know God.
 To know by experience.
 Example: flight simulators not real plane
 Knowing the author is better than studying the manual.
 True fruit comes from encountering the God of the Scriptures, transforming us.
 To know personally, as in a face-to-face encounter with God.
 To know intimately.
 As the Bride of Christ, the sperma (seed) of God is in us.
 Out of intimacy, God’s life flows through us by His enabling grace and
empowerment.
 Intimacy through relationship produces life; religion is striving to be like God
out of our own efforts.
 John 15:5 “I am the Vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I
in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.”
 Holy Spirit Character
Live by the Spirit
 Galatians 5:16 “…live by the Spirit, and you
will not gratify the desires of the sinful
nature…”
God appropriates His resources and His
precious promises into our lives by the
empowerment of His Holy Spirit (II Peter
1:3-4).
 II Peter 1:5-7 “For this very reason, make
every effort to add to your faith goodness;
and to goodness, knowledge; and to
knowledge, self-control; and to selfcontrol,
perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to
brotherly kindness, love.”
Cultivate Character
 Knowledge and anointing are built on the
foundation of character.
If we add to our lives Christ-likeness, we
will be effective and productive in our
Christian life, knowledge, anointing and
gifts.
 Wider foundations of character result in
more influence and favor.
Those with abundant knowledge but little
character, lack the necessary support to
stand firm and secure in life.
People with big gifts and anointing but
small amounts of character, are
toppled by winds of temptation.
 Holy Spirit Character
Cultivate Character Before Christ, we had no choice but to
 Our responsibility is to cultivate godliness sin.
and build up our character by inviting the Choose to laugh and have joy in the
Holy Spirit to do a work of grace in us. kingdom.
This results in productivity and “For the kingdom of God is not a matter
effectiveness in our lives. of eating and drinking, but of
righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy
 We must recognize where we need more of Spirit” (Romans 14:17).
the Holy Spirit and ask for help—then
respond by obeying what He says. A third of the kingdom is joy!
Example: laughing in the mirror and
Desire Joy spending time with joyful people
 Luke 10:21 “…Jesus, full of joy through the By faith, not feelings, we can choose joy.
Holy Spirit...”
 Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. By being in God’s
 Once in Christ, we can choose everything presence, joy increases.
that God has for us
 Take a risk and smile!
 Temptation, Repentance & Righteousness
Holy Discontentment With the Past
 Philippians 3:12 “…I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold
of me….”
 “That” is complete transformation in Christ, for which Paul is pressing onward
(Philippians 3:21).
 Be discontented to live in the past.
 Be discontent to remain at your current spiritual level.
 Example: Japanese corporation’s value for new improvements
 Temptation, Repentance & Righteousness
Resisting Temptation
 Presentation of James 1:14-15, paraphrased with the opposite-spirit:
 Each one is drawn, when by his own holy desire, draws in and worships. Then
after desire is conceived, it gives birth to acts of righteousness and these acts of
righteousness, when they are fully grown, give birth to life.
 If you are tempted and turn to Jesus, the Holy Spirit will hold you and not let
you be dragged away. You will stand. Then your desire will be His. It will be
heavenly and it will give birth to kingdom dreams with God, which, as you grow
in intimacy with His heart, you will also grow into life.
Real Repentance
 Repentance is changing how you think; it is deciding to not focus on the thing you
are resisting, but rather the thing you want to become—it is a higher perspective.
 Repentance - means “to change your mind”
 Example: fasting in front of the refrigerator
 John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard Churches, said, “The more I thought
about not sinning, the more I sinned.”
 If sin is your focus, it will become a part of you. You become what you
behold.
 Keep your focus on God and instead of falling into sin, you will do what your holy
passions are.
 Example: t-shirt says, “Addicted to Jesus; no recovery needed.”
 When we are focused on Jesus, righteousness just naturally flows out of our
lives.
 Keys to Sanctification Through Transformation

 Sanctification is provided by God  God is active in helping us resist

through salvation and is developed in temptation.
our lives through personal, daily choice,
 Fixing our attention on Jesus provides
resulting in Christ-like character.
breakthrough in resisting and
 Transformation is a process that comes overcoming temptation.
through regular personal encounters with
 Focusing on God’s will enables us to do
God, producing spiritual fruit.
God’s will.
 Divine power is available to us in order
 Taking every thought captive is an
to participate in His divine nature.
essential key in resisting temptation and
living in Christ-like character
 Kingdom Foundations
Lesson 5
Sanctification Through Transformation
REVIEW
Key points on Sanctification and how they apply to our lives as revivalists.
 We are completely separated from sin!
 We are dedicated to God’s righteousness. That makes us amazing revivalists!
 We also get to be responsible for what God has given us and be obedient, as we
trust Him for the complete and full harvest for which He paid.
Personal Transformation Principles found in Exodus 33:18-23 & 2 Corinthians 3:1-18
 Transformation comes from personal, intimate encounters (Exodus 33:18).
 Moses encountered the “glory of the Lord.” People noticed the change in Moses.
 Transformation comes from God through the Spirit (II Corinthians 3:1-6, 18).
 Transformation that comes by the Spirit is more glorious than the glory Moses received
because it brings righteousness (II Corinthians 3:7-10).
 Transformation by the Spirit lasts (II Corinthians 3:11).
 Transformation comes by turning to the Lord. “…only in Christ is it (the veil) taken
away” II Corinthians 3:14). “But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken
away” (II Corinthians 3:16).
 Transformation brings a likeness of God (II Corinthians 3:18).
 Transformation is a process “with ever-increasing glory” (II Corinthians 3:18) and “from
glory to glory.”
 “…He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ
Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). “…I am in the pains of childbirth (laboring) until Christ is
formed in you” (Galatians 4:19).
According to John 15:1-17, What is the fruit and how does one obtain it?
Obedience to God’s commands is the fruit.
 John 15:10 “If you obey My commands, you will remain in My love….”
 John 15:12 “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
 John 15:17 “This is My command: Love each other.”
You can obtain the fruit by remaining in God and in His love.
 John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go
and bear fruit—fruit that will last.”
 John 15:5 “If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit….”
 John 15:9 “Now remain in My love.”
In Galatians 5:16-26, The Apostle Paul Identifies the various fruit of the Spirit and how
we can produce this fruit.
“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23).

 If you live by the Spirit, you will produce the fruit/desires of the righteous nature.

“So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature”
(Galatians 5:16).
In II Peter 1:3-9 we find available resources in becoming godly, ingredients for godliness,
and the benefits in becoming godly in our character.
Available resources include:
 We have His divine power, knowledge of Him, and His precious promises.
Ingredients for godliness are:
 Add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-
control; and to self-control perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to
godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
The benefit of developing godliness in your character is that you will be effective
and productive in your knowledge of Christ and in walking in His power and love.
 Some of Christ-like character Qualities:
• Consecration
• True Servant-hood
• Faithfulness
• A Life of Worship
• Humility
• Compassion
• Fullness of Joy
• Peace
• Sacrifice
In Philippians 3:7-21. What keys does the Apostle Paul outline in verses 12-16 to grow
towards becoming like Christ?
“I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me” (v. 12).
What is “that”?
 It is complete transformation (v.21).
 “Forgetting what is behind….” (v.13)
 “…straining toward what is ahead….” (v.13)
 “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me
heavenward in Christ Jesus” (v.14).
 “Only let us live up to what we have already attained” (v.16).
Keys found in Hebrews 12:1-13 that will help us in resisting temptation and
overcoming sin.
 Recognize that we are not alone in our efforts.
 “…we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses” (v.1).
 “…throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” (v. 1).
 “…run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (v.1).
 “…fix your eyes on Jesus” (v.2).
 “Consider Him (Jesus) who endured….”(v.3).
 Hebrews 2:18 “Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able
to help those who are being tempted.”
 Do not forget the word of encouragement that we are His children (remember our
identity) (v.5).
 “Endure hardship as discipline” (v.7).
 “It (discipline) will produce a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who
have been trained by it” (v.11).
 Strengthen yourself (v.12).
 Hebrews 4:14-16 “…let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not
have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we
have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without
sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may
receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
 Make level paths (v.13).
What do I Corinthians 10:13 and II Peter 2:9 teache us about God’s nature and
promises in temptation?

 He is active in our resistance of temptation.

 He is present in our times of trouble.
 He is a good Father—He is not going to let us be outmatched.
 He is able and willing to help us.
 He is not unaware of our battle
Use opposite language to describe the process that would result in life instead of death.
James 1:14-15
“Each one is drawn when, by his own holy desire, draws in and worships. Then, after
desire has conceived, it gives birth to acts of righteousness, and these acts of
righteousness, when they are fully grown, give birth to life.”
 Repentance: to have a change of mind, to think differently about something.
 Re-pent: to return to the higher view, return to a higher perspective.
What were the ways in which Jesus resisted and overcame temptation?
 Jesus focused on God’s will (put His focus on a higher perspective).
 He quoted Scripture: “It is written, ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on
every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” “Do not put the Lord your God
to the test.” “Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only” (Matthew 4:1-11).
 Jesus knew His own identity as the Son of God (Mark 1:11), and did not succumb
to the offer of power/identity that satan offered Him.
How can we take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ?
II Corinthians 10:5
 We can guard our thoughts, words, behavior, habits, character, and actions by
keeping our focus on the Lord and not on the sin that entangles us.
 Taking every thought captive means immediately shutting out the lies of the
enemy and living with an awareness of who we are in Christ—acting out of that
instead of the old nature.
 It means taking responsibility for our sin, inviting accountability in, and staying
motivated to keep continual transformation as a daily part of our lives.