The third and last part of what we do at resonate is "renew." I talked about part 1 here and part 2 here if you missed it! This last component is a challenge to all those in the family, whether new born christians, or part of the old guard, the constant renewal of the soul is important in how we live every day!
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"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" II Corinthians 5:17
This verse really encapsulates what the life of a Christian is all about. At first glance it appears to many outside the family that God will make our life into a new one, where are pain and suffering disappear. Some even take it to mean that we will have health, prosperity, and nothing but good times on the horizon. We know, however, that this simply isn't the case. God's renewal of our hearts is a never-ending process. The old-fashioned, big, theological word for this process is called sanctification. This basically means that Christ and His Spirit remain in us to make us new every day. It is a journey that will last until Christ comes again, and one that I will gladly accept in my life, even when it may not be a pain free ride.
In our college ministry, we strive to see this renewal in our committed core of Christians. We pray that we will see true discipleship happening, and that lives are changed for the Christian and for those in that Christian's circle of influence! That's what resonate is all about!
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