Our transformation through the Holy Spirit begins with the right understanding of our need for revelation. Without revelation, there is no transformation. Now, according to God's revelation, we are a new creation in Christ. This is our new and true identity. We may not see it right away in terms of our experience, but that is the reality of who we are because God says so in His word. This is called "identification", the second element of discipleship. Unless we believe what God says, we will not be able to pursue transformation through the Holy Spirit.