Growth Physically
2 Corinthians 5:17
Introduction
- Opening statement: The impact of a supernatural transformation on a person
- Scriptural reference: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Transformation by Christ
- Philosophical quote: Belief determines action
- Impact of Christ: Transformation in every area of human experience
Areas of Personal Experience
- Past discussions: Intellectual, social, and emotional areas
- Current focus: Physical area
Conscience and the Body
- Conscience analogy: Spiritual red light on a dashboard
- Choices: Pay attention or ignore
- Evangelical Christianity's issue: Denial of humanity, particularly in the physical realm
- Hope for the body: Equal importance as the soul
Three Areas of Focus
- Control of Ingestion of Food
- Conviction: Importance of controlling food intake
- Romans 14:17-18: The kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking but righteousness and joy in the Holy Spirit
- Personal story: Comparison to counseling an alcoholic
- Doctor's advice: Addressing overeating as a physical issue
- Physical Exercise
- 1 Timothy 4:7-8
- Contrast: Physical training vs. godliness
- Balance: Importance of both physical and spiritual discipline
- Practical advice: Regular exercise to maintain the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit
- Example: Story about a pastor overworking and neglecting physical health
- Rest and Relaxation
- Mark 6:31
- Jesus' practice: Taking time to rest
- Personal story: Experience with a psychiatrist during seminary
- Importance: Setting limits and taking time for rest to avoid burnout
Conclusion
- Application: Applying the message to one's life and ministry
- Romans 12:1 and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: Presenting the body as a living sacrifice and recognizing it as the temple of the Holy Spirit
- Prayer: Seeking transformation and cleansing by the Holy Spirit for effective ministry
*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.
About the Contributors
Howard G. Hendricks
Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, known simply as “Prof,” directly or indirectly touched millions of lives in the evangelical community and beyond. For more than sixty years Prof served on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), where he taught more than ten thousand students. He served as the chairman of the Center for Christian Leadership for over twenty years. He also ministered in person in more than eighty countries. Through speaking engagements, radio, tapes, films, the sixteen books he authored and coauthored, countless journal and popular-market articles, his service on numerous boards, and his work as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys (1976–1984), his reach was and is worldwide.
His legacy, in partnership with Jeanne, his wife of more than sixty-five years, includes four children and six grandchildren. Holding large audiences enthralled at venues such as Billy Graham’s conference center or Promise Keepers’ stadium rallies, Prof would confide, “It’s wonderful to be here with you, but I have a group of delicious students waiting for me back at the seminary.”
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