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The concept of Transformation in Christianity

In Christianity, Transformation signifies a significant change in an individual's emotional and spiritual state through a renewed trust in God and the influence of Christ. It encompasses the journey by which individuals and the Church align more closely with Christ. Additionally, Early Christianity highlights Transformation through acts like that of Simon Magus, who altered appearances for deception, and God's ability to assume human form as seen in Jesus's incarnation. This concept underscores the profound shifts possible within faith.1
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Synonyms: Change, Conversion, Alteration, Metamorphosis, Modification, Transition, Revolution, Evolution, Transmutation, Reformation, Transfiguration, Adaptation.

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Christian concept of 'Transformation'

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Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) Transformation is a process that Christianity professes its ability to do, and is also the ability to take the most crooked stick and bring it straight, to flash a new power into the blackest carbon, which will turn it into a diamond.[1] (2) The profound change in emotional and spiritual state, resulting from a shift in attitude and trust in God.[2] (3) The process by which individuals and the Church are changed into the likeness of Christ through His indwelling presence and influence.[3]

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
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From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) Transformation is the process or act performed by Simon Magus, where he altered the appearance of Faustinianus, likely to deceive and evade capture.[4] (2) Refers to the ability of God to take on human form or other appearances, discussed in the context of Jesus's incarnation.[5]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Plural form: Transformations.