"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Rom. 12:2).
Again the word is "metamorphoo." With hearts and minds yielded to God, these bodies in which we dwell though still mortal are no longer unholy or unclean. By the application of the blood of Christ and the washing of the Spirit they become a fitting habitation for the Spirit Who is holy--and He comes to make us holy. This body in which we dwell must be so presented to God that God may accept it as "a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable [well-pleasing] unto God." By His sacrifice and indwelling Spirit, and according to His promises, we are to "cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God" (2 Cor. 7:1). Paul tells us that in doing this, it is our "reasonable" service; but he is referring to a priestly service, a worship service to God.
I know we have fallen far short of this, but it is there in the New Covenant, and we must believe and anticipate this kind of holy living. And having done this we are to expect a "metamorphosis" experience in the mind--a transfiguring, transforming renewal of the mind. We can’t make it happen, I know. But our Mediator is there in the heavens to minister the grace and power and life to make it happen… if we are willing to submit to His dealings...
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George Warnock (1917 - 2016)
Brother George Warnock was used of the Lord in the latter rain movement which he had influence in. He wrote some books which were corrections to imbalances in his day. His well known book was: "The Feast Of Tabernacles"His heart has been to serve the body of Christ and see a last days manifestation of a pure Church that Jesus Christ will redeem as His bride. He tentmaked as a carpenter until well into retirement. He resided in Cranbrook, BC, Canada until his death. You can read a expanded biography of him on his family website.
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Crowned With Oil by George Warnock
The Feast Of Tabernacles by George Warnock
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