The most powerful influence in the life of a believer is grace of GOD.

1 Corinthians 15:9-11

9For I am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

11Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so you believed.

Transforming grace of GOD transformed Apostle Paul from a sinner to saint.

Ephesians 2:1-5

1And you has he made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins:

2In which in time past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience:

3Among whom also we all had our behaviour in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

4But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us,

5Even when we were dead in sins, has made us alive together with Christ, (by grace you are saved;)

1 Peter 2:9-10

9But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

10Who in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

2 Corinthians 5:17

17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Transformation is a change in nature, condition, character and also the appearance.

Philippians 3:4-7

4Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinks that he has reasons he might trust in the flesh, I more:

5Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee;

6Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.

Paul Gives Up Everything for Christ

7But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

Galatians 6:14

14But God forbid that I should glory, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

Accept by faith the death of our LORD Jesus Christ, His Son then we have Him.

Acts 22:3-15

3I am verily a man who is a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as you all are this day.

4And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.

5As also the high priest does bear me witness, and all the council of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them who were there bound unto Jerusalem, to be punished.

6And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come near unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.

7And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?

8And I answered, Who are you, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you persecute.

9And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spoke to me.

10And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told you all things which are appointed for you to do.

11And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.

12And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews who dwelt there,

13Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive your sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.

14And he said, The God of our fathers has chosen you, that you should know his will, and see that Just One, and should hear the voice of his mouth.

15For you shall be his witness unto all men of what you have seen and heard.

Luke 10:16

16He that hears you hears me; and he that despises you despises me; and he that despises me despises him that sent me.

When you fall in love with Christ, you do what GOD wants you to do. Love That Will Not Let Me Go!

It is the love of GOD, grace of GOD poured out in our hearts. It is the grace of GOD that transforms us. GOD transforms us from a sinner to saint.

GOD knows our end and everything will happen in your life. It is in process, it is the gentle love of GOD that puts us a little pressure, a little pressure. LORD transforms us from a sinner to saint and a server of GOD.

Romans 6:16, 20

16Know you not, that to whom you yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants you are to whom you obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

20For when you were the servants of sin, you were free from righteousness.

1 Timothy 1:12-16

12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

13Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and insolent: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

14And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

16But for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering, for an example to them who should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

Salvation is grace of GOD, the awareness of GOD, the conviction of Holy Spirit pour out in your heart.

Transformation;

*Humility

1 Corinthians 15:9

9For I am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Ephesians 3:7

7Of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.

1 Timothy 1:15

15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

*The sense of obligation

1 Corinthians 15:10

10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

He gave his life, praising GOD for the privilege. GOD wants you to let other people what happened to you. GOD is goodness, love and mercy.

Serve the GOD, you have a message to share, you cannot keep the love of GOD to yourself.

*Sense of dependence

1 Corinthians 15:10

10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

We don’t have to depend on ourselves it is Christ, the grace of GOD labouring through me.

*Confidence

1 Timothy 2:6-8

6For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

8Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.