What is a more Christlike God?
A More Christlike God is a priceless treasure, worthy of serious reflection. Here the ancient song of light sings us new eyes: “Behold the Lamb, just like his Father.”. Here we are invited to take sides with Jesus against the way we see, expanding our minds, as St. Hilary said, until they are worthy of the theme,…
What motivates you to become more Christlike now?
The promise of being fully Christlike in the future is in itself motivation for becoming more Christlike now: “Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure” ( 1 John 3:3 ). How can I become more Christlike? Get our Questions of the Week delivered right to your inbox!
What does the Church of Christ believe about divine potential?
Brothers and sisters, in this Church, we believe in the divine potential of all of God’s children and in our ability to become something more in Christ. In the Lord’s timing, it is not where we start but where we are headed that matters most. 1
How can I become more Christlike?
1) Becoming more Christlike is the result of surrender to God. Romans 12:1-2 says that worship involves a total self-dedication to God.
What does the Bible say about being like Christ?
Answer. Becoming more like Christ is the desire of every believer, and it is encouraging to know that God has the same desire for us. In fact, the Bible says that God “predestined [believers] to be conformed to the likeness of his Son” ( Romans 8:29 ). Making us Christlike is God’s work, and He will see it through to the end ( Philippians 1:6 ).
What does “follow me” mean in the Bible?
When Jesus said, “Follow me,” Levi left his money tables immediately ( Mark 2:14 ); so do we freely surrender all we have for the sake of following the Lord. As John the Baptist said, “He must become greater; I must become less” ( John 3:30 ), so we focus more and more on Jesus and His glory, losing ourselves in His will.
