Being Transformed by Grace means that JESUS followers live for JESUS in all of our relationships. Loving GOD and loving others.

Focus. Focus. Focus. Colossians 3 reminds us to focus on "things above". We are in CHRIST and thus have the power to live like HIM as we are Transformed by Grace. Our focus on JESUS and HIS kingdom allows us to do "everything in the name of the LORD JESUS".

JESUS alone is the ONE who is the “head of all rule and authority” by virtue of being GOD and thus triumphing on the cross! Let no one take you captive, pass judgment on you or disqualify you JESUS is the life walk in HIM as one Transformed by Grace!

JESUS died for the sin-debt of all man-kind. Following HIM can lead to suffering for HIS followers at times too. HE comforts and strengthens us in these times to be a comfort and strength for others too HE truly does Transform us by grace!

JESUS' supreme authority makes HIS sacrifice on the cross the ONLY grace that transforms people here and forever. Believing and receiving this grace allows us to live and display HIS grace in this world that so desperately needs it.

Here at the end of 1 Timothy, Paul encourages Timothy to help those around him to "take hold of that which is truly life". This is such great advice for us today with so many distractions and discouragements around us. Look to JESUS and follow HIM for the life that is truly life and may grace be with you!

Real relationships are difficult and so valuable to GOD (see the greatest commandments). The church of GOD is like a family. Honoring JESUS and each other is critical to caring for one another and making much of GOD.

Believing the Gospel of JESUS sets us free to be an example of HIS grace, love and power in all that we do. HE shapes us and blesses us to be a blessing to those who know about HIM and even those who don't know HIM. What a blessing to Set An Example of faith in JESUS!

JESUS is the perfect example of servant leadership. As a church family built on the foundation of JESUS we must serve HIM and others showing HIS Gospel everywhere!

Being Shaped by the Gospel leads to living out the Gospel, even when it's tough to do and even understand. JESUS is our example of servant-hearted submission and our only Savior, HE gives us the example and strength to Live Out the Gospel.