Becoming like Jesus with Matt Chandler: Part 1

About this episode

Matt Chandler discusses the process of becoming like Jesus through sanctification and the Beatitudes.

After more than two decades leading a church – and through his own faith journey, too – Pastor Matt Chandler says confidently that, “Come what may, God is at work.” In this conversation on sanctification, Matt, Jackie and Preston explore the Beatitudes of Matthew 5, not as a checklist of spiritual goals but a portrait of a person Jesus is creating as we mature in Christ. The Christian life isn’t about wins and losses; it’s about staying tethered to Jesus through the highs and lows. Keep saying yes to Him, and He’ll use it all to form you. This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation. Check out Matt Chandler’s new book, “Becoming Like Jesus: The Everyday Journey to Living a Life of Holiness” (releasing this week, April 28): https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Like-Jesus-Everyday-Holiness/dp/1400344301 Tim Keller sermon Jackie mentions: http://podcast.gospelinlife.com/e/principles-of-christian-growth-part-1/ Scripture References Matthew 5:3-12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Jackie, Preston

Guest: Matt Chandler

Topics covered

• sanctification
• Beatitudes
• Christian life
• faith journey
• maturity in Christ

Keywords

• sanctification
• Beatitudes
• Christianity
• faith
• holiness
• Matt Chandler

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Becoming Like Jesus: The Everyday Journey to Living a Life of Holiness

Places: Matthew 5

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