141: Spiritual Transformation

Romans 13:13-14

In this episode, Theo and Mac discuss Romans 13:13–14, focusing on the call for believers to live as “children of light.” They examine Paul’s instructions to avoid specific deeds of darkness—such as carousing, drunkenness, sexual immorality, sensuality, strife, and jealousy—and to instead “put on the Lord Jesus Christ.” The conversation highlights how growing in Christ means daily setting aside sinful behaviors and making choices that reflect one’s new identity in Him, urging listeners to live transparently and honorably in anticipation of Christ’s return.

Key Passage

Romans 13:13–14 (NASB)

"Let us behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts."

Big Idea

Justified believers should live as children of light, avoiding sinful behaviors and living transparently and honorably by clothing themselves with the character of Christ.