God Must Reveal

When working with someone, it’s crucial to convey that true change requires God’s revelation. This applies to both salvific change, where an unbeliever becomes born again, and sanctification, where a believer needs the gift of repentance for progressive transformation.

At the outset, we must recognize our futility in thinking. Ephesians 2:1-5 illustrates this: “You were dead in the trespasses and sins…following the course of this world.” This passage underscores our universal condition: spiritually dead and unable to change without God’s intervention.

In evangelism, it’s essential for people to grasp that change is impossible without God bringing them to life. This order is critical; God must first quicken them, making them alive. Similarly, in sanctification, whether you’re a parent desiring your child’s transformation or a disciple maker aiming to guide others, the process remains the same. God must reveal Himself for change to occur.

This is the core message of this animation. When God reveals Himself, we emerge from darkness, whether it’s the darkness of initial salvation or the darkness of sin where the Spirit is grieved. In such times, we must earnestly seek God’s revelation. When He reveals Himself, the Spirit illuminates our lives, either bringing us to salvation or convicting us of sin. This light restores our clarity and empowers us to change.

Understanding this dynamic is crucial for our own walk with God and, importantly, for disciple makers seeking to facilitate change in others. God must reveal Himself for transformation to begin.