Daily Radio Program with Charles Stanley - In Touch Ministries Renewal or Relapse - Part 2
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Jan 2, 2026 Discover why some believers return to old habits and how to guard against spiritual relapse. Learn about the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and the importance of renewing your mind through Scripture. Charles Stanley uses a captivating caterpillar-to-butterfly analogy to illustrate the journey of faith and the necessity of offering ourselves as living sacrifices. He emphasizes repentance and the need to focus on Christ for true transformation, urging listeners to reclaim their freedom and embrace a victorious life.
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Inner Change Precedes Outer Transformation
- Salvation changes the inner spirit instantly while outward behavior transforms progressively over time.
- True transformation is Christ within expressing Himself through our lives, producing lasting change.
Caterpillar-to-Butterfly Illustration
- Stanley illustrates transformation with a caterpillar becoming a butterfly who then risks folding its wings to join caterpillars.
- The image shows believers can revert to old behaviors by choosing worldly fellowship over their new nature.
Relapse Is Not Inevitable
- Being a believer doesn't require inevitable relapse, but sin still occurs and must be resisted.
- The ongoing transforming process should progressively align outward conduct with the new inner life.