“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” —2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV One of the greatest hindrances to growing in faith and developing a holy awe of God is the image we hold of… Read more: FROM OUR IMAGE TO HIS

The Cross, His Righteousness, and His Life Formed in Us Key Truth: A life of repentance turns us toward Jesus, whose righteousness restores our fellowship with Him. His Spirit empowers us to hear and obey Him, and His joy strengthens us as His life is revealed through us. DEATH TO SIN — Repentance: At the… Read more: The Life We Are to Live

Repentance turns us toward the righteousness God gives Key Scriptures: Romans 1:16–17; Romans 2:4; Acts 3:19; Romans 3:21–26; Romans 6:11–13 Key Truth: God’s kindness leads us to repentance. As we turn from sin and self-reliance to Jesus, we receive by faith the righteousness He gives. His Spirit then empowers us to walk in the life… Read more: RIGHTEOUSNESS, THE SOURCE OF KINGDOM POWER