Biblical Structure for Change

Deep Dive into Self-Confrontation: A Manual for In-Depth Biblical Discipleship by John C. Broger - Biblical Structure for ChangeLesson 7 of John C. Broger's manual outlines the biblical structure for change and spiritual maturity. This continuous process is initiated by the Holy Spirit and requires believers to shed their old, sinful self and adopt a new, righteous self.The core mechanism of this transformation involves a practice called put-offs and put-ons. Believers must first identify their sinful habits by examining their lives against Scripture, then repent, confess, and immediately put these sins aside. For every sinful behavior put off, a righteous action must be put on, such as replacing falsehood with truthfulness or replacing stealing with honest work and generosity. In some cases, Scripture provides put-ons without a specific put-off to guide believers in areas where they might be neglecting God's will, such as making disciples or rejoicing always.The manual emphasizes that focusing on selfish desires leads to unbiblical thoughts like anger, anxiety, and deceit, which can even manifest as physical ailments such as migraines, high blood pressure, and insomnia. To combat these temptations, individuals must actively renew their minds by hearing, reading, studying, memorizing, and meditating on the Word of God. This continual obedience protects believers from delusion and increases their spiritual discernment.True biblical change requires coupling prayer with obedient action, rather than relying on prayer alone. If a person fails and reverts to self-pleasing behaviors, they are instructed to confess their sins to God to restore unhindered communication, and to seek reconciliation with anyone they have wronged. The lesson concludes with a seven-day practical study guide designed to help believers identify specific personal problems, memorize Scripture, and apply these restorative principles daily.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730