The Bible says we must be transformed to look and live like Jesus. On our own, that's impossible! But we're not on our own. The Bible says that God himself is the wind at our backs, helping us change, in the person, presence, and power of the Holy Spirit, at work in our lives.

To be transformed in the likeness of Christ, we must have mentors.

When most people hear the word "grace," they think "forgiveness." And the grace of God does refer to his mercy for sinners. But there is a power to grace, and it's what we need to truly be transformed into the likeness of Christ. How does grace change us, though? Listen in.

Join us this week as we explore the topic of repentance. What is repentance, and how does God use it to change us?

The Bible says that being transformed into the likeness of Jesus is important and that God can help us. And yet most people don't actually change that much. Why not? There is a very good reason we don't, and understanding why can help us overcome it.

To be a follower of Jesus doesn't just mean to go to heaven. It means to be changed as a person. But is change really possible? And how does it happen? Listen in as Pastor Matt kicks off our new summer series on how followers of Jesus can experience lasting change.

As we end our slow walk through Genesis, let's reflect. We've learned that God created a good, ordered world, but humans have become violent and vengeful instead. With all the bloodshed, it leaves us wondering if there's any hope for humanity. Join us for our last message in this series to learn about Cain's descendant, Lamech, and why the Biblical authors tell his story.

After God punishes Cain and makes him wander the earth, he finds a wife and builds a city. Is this a good thing? We're left to wonder. Cain's city becomes an image of all the creativity and culture humans are capable of — and all the wickedness, too.

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Join us as we explore the climax of the Cain and Abel story. Is this simply a fight between two brothers or a story about the condition of those living East of Eden?