I thought it well at this time to summarize some of the major topics that I have preached through the years. I have been a disciple of the Lord Jesus from the age of nineteen and now am eighty-six years of age.
Like most Christians I suppose, I have made many mistakes during my pilgrimage. But I do what I advise others to do: when I realize I have been in error, I tell the Lord about it; ask for His forgiveness; make things right if I have hurt someone; and then press forward in Christ.
If we were perfect we would not need a redeemer, would we? God understands our weaknesses and that we are surrounded by all sorts of temptations–temptations to draw out of us the disfigurements that are in our personality. Such inner transformation comes about as we seek Christ during the time we are living in this world, an environment fabricated by the Lord to accomplish this very work of inward transformation.
You know, we were brought into the world in some kind of a body that does not portray our inward nature. Our inward nature is disfigured and somewhat chaotic.
During the time that we live, our body withers; but, if we are obeying Christ, our inward nature is being transformed into Christ's image. The complete transformation may extend far into the future.
