Being Conformed to Christ's Image & Treasuring What He Has Given Us — Dave B & Chetan C — 12/15/24
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker meditates on the glorious end times described in Revelation, focusing on the ultimate victory over evil and the new heaven and earth. He contrasts the future hope of being like Christ (1 John 3:2) with the immediate call to unity and living in the Father's presence, drawing heavily on John 17 and Romans 8 to emphasize that our present focus should be on Christ's glory and the unity He desires for His followers.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Looking at the glorious ending of scripture in RevelationThe speaker reflects on the high note that the Bible ends on in Revelation, highlighting the defeat of the devil and death, the new heaven and earth, and God dwelling among His people.
The promise of being like himBeyond the streets of gold and external glory, there is a greater promise that when Christ appears, we will be like Him because we will see Him as He is.
Predestined to be conformed to the image of His SonGod has a destiny for believers, which is to be conformed to the image of His Son so that Jesus would be the firstborn among many brethren.Romans 8:28–29
The unity and glory shared in the here and nowIn John 17, Jesus prays that the glory given to Him by the Father would be given to believers, resulting in a perfected unity so the world may know He was sent by the Father.
Mary's example of treasuring and pondering things in her heartMary treasured various events surrounding Jesus' birth, temple visits, and upbringing, pondering them in her heart which helped her through future tests and misunderstandings.Luke 2:19
Dwell on things that are true, honorable, and pureBelievers are encouraged to dwell on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and of good repute, treasuring how God has saved them out of the miry clay.Philippians 4:8
Treasuring strong rebukes, corrections, and past faithfulnessWe should treasure strong rebukes, words of exhortation, answered prayers, and miracles, which help protect us from falling away when unexpected trials arise.
Looking forward to what the Lord will do through His SpiritInstead of getting stuck in former things, believers should look forward to the new things the Lord is going to do by filling them with His Holy Spirit.
