S3E07 Under the Knife (of the Spirit) with Jesus!

In this episode, Raz and Jamie talk about the difference between gospel-motivated obedience and performance-driven holiness.

Many of us approach sanctification like self-improvement — try harder, be better, do more. But Scripture paints a different picture.
In Epistle to the Romans 12:2, Paul says:
“Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

Both commands are passive.
You’re commanded not to let the world shape you — and to let God transform you.

Then in Second Epistle to the Corinthians 3:18, we see how it happens:
As we behold the glory of Jesus, we are being transformed from one degree of glory to another — by the Spirit.

We don’t sanctify ourselves through spiritual performance.
We are transformed as we fix our eyes on Jesus and partner with the Spirit.

Holiness isn’t hustle.
It’s surrender.

7 Steps to Posture Your Heart for Surgery:
(2 Corinthians 3:18)
Sanctification is something the Spirit does — but we can position ourselves for His work.

1. Settle
   Be still before God (Psalm 46:10).
2. Invite
   Ask the Spirit to open your eyes (Psalm 119:18).
3. Gaze
   Fix your eyes on Jesus in the Word.
4. Surrender
   Let the Word expose and shape you.
5. Write
   Journal what the Spirit reveals.
6. Respond
   Pray it back in worship and confession.
7. Carry
   Take the truth into your day.

We also referenced the powerful sermon clip from Alistair Begg
, often called “The Man on the Middle Cross.”
It’s a compelling reminder that our hope is not in performance — but in the finished work of Jesus.
If you haven’t watched it, take a few minutes and let it re-center you in the gospel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzv0iaBn_fk

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