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How Reading the Bible Transforms Your Life

Episode Overview:

In this message, Pastor Charlie Mitchell explores how the Bible is not just for reading—it’s for transformation. Using Romans 12:1-2 as the foundation, he unpacks how our habits, culture, and surroundings constantly shape us, often without us even realizing it. But through intentional engagement with Scripture, we can be formed into the image of Jesus and participate in God’s story of redemption.

Key Takeaways:

1. Your Lifestyle is Your Worship

• Romans 12:1 – Our everyday lives—our habits, conversations, and actions—reflect our response to God.

• Worship isn’t just about Sunday services; it’s about how we live daily.

• Just as powerful stories draw us in, the Bible calls us to step into God’s story and live it out.

2. The World is Shaping You—Whether You Realize It or Not

• Romans 12:2a – “Do not be conformed to this age.”

• The culture around us is constantly shaping our identity, beliefs, and behaviors.

• Our habits, communities, and environments form us, often making us unknowingly reflect the world instead of Jesus.

3. Reading the Bible is Counter-Formation

• The Bible actively pushes against the mold of the world, reshaping us into Jesus’ image.

• Luke 6:39-40 – “A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.”

• The goal isn’t just to read Scripture but to be shaped by it, just as Jesus was.

4. Transformation Requires Renewing Your Mind

• Romans 12:2b – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

• True transformation is an ongoing process that involves changing our thoughts, desires, and behaviors.

• Reading the Bible isn’t just about gaining knowledge—it’s about changing who we are.

5. The Bible is the Primary Force of Transformation in Your Life

• Dallas Willard: “We come to the Scripture as part of our conscious strategy to cooperate with God for the full redemption of our life.”

• The Scriptures help us resist the cultural tide and allow God to reshape our identity and purpose.

• If we allow life to passively shape us, we’ll drift away from Jesus. Instead, we must intentionally immerse ourselves in the Word.

Practical Steps for Transformation:

1. Commit to a Daily Bible Reading Habit – Set a specific time each day to engage with Scripture.

2. Surround Yourself with People Who Point You to Jesus – Your community shapes you more than you realize.

3. Evaluate Your Habits – Are they forming you into the image of Christ or the world?

4. Be Intentional About Who and What Influences You – Social media, TV, and conversations all shape your thinking.

5. Pray for Transformation – Ask God to renew your mind and help you embody His Word in daily life.

Final Thoughts:

The will of God isn’t a mystery—it’s that we become more like Jesus. But we can’t discern God’s will if we aren’t submitted to His Word. The Bible is more than a book; it’s an invitation to transformation.

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May you be covered in His dust.