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    Romans

    Romans

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    Romans 12 (Listen)

    A Living Sacrifice

    12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers,1 by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.2 2 Do not be conformed to this world,3 but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.4

    Gifts of Grace

    3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members,5 and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads,6 with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

    Marks of the True Christian

    9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,7 serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

    14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.8 Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it9 to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

    Romans - 12:1 Or brothers and sisters
    Romans - 12:1 Or your rational service
    Romans - 12:2 Greek age
    Romans - 12:2 Or what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God
    Romans - 12:4 Greek parts; also verse 5
    Romans - 12:8 Or gives aid
    Romans - 12:11 Or fervent in the Spirit
    Romans - 12:16 Or give yourselves to humble tasks
    Romans - 12:19 Greek give place

    Romans

    Resources

    Article
    What does Pope Francis’ Death Mean to Protestants?

    While I disagree with many things Francis did and believed, I think he deserves credit for this: Francis showed us what Christian leadership can look like.

    Bruce Hillman
    Bruce Hillman
    04/22/25
    Good Works and Useless Burdens

    Good works do not make a Christian, do not secure the grace of God and blot out our sins, they do not merit heaven.

    Martin Luther
    Martin Luther
    11/05/20
    Podcasts
    #22 “Vengeance is mine!”

    “Vengeance is mine!” says the Lord. God has established governing authorities to punish the wrongdoer. How do we understand our role as Christians and our role as citizens? Craig and Troy wade into this topic and wrestle with God’s Word and difficult realities.

    Troy Neujahr
    Troy Neujahr
    10/11/19
    For You Radio episode 21: “Let your love be genuine!”

    “Let your love be genuine!” But what if it’s not? The Apostle Paul gives us a list that seems hard to fulfill. If it is up to us, we’re in trouble. But if it is all in Christ, it is done. Love! “Butwhat’s in it for me?” When we fail, we flee to Christ. We know what genuine love is by looking at Christ, and in faith we receive genuine love from Him.

    Troy Neujahr
    Troy Neujahr
    10/04/19
    Books
    Romans: A Devotional Commentary

    Bror Erickson
    Bror Erickson
    The New Testament Devotional Commentary, Volume 2: John, Acts, Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians

    Bror Erickson
    Bror Erickson
    Videos
    Talking Shop: Romans 12:9-21 (Pentecost 14: Series A)

    Paul Koch
    Paul Koch
    09/03/23
    Talking Shop: Romans 11:33-12:8 (Pentecost 13: Series A)

    Paul Koch
    Paul Koch
    08/27/23

    Romans

    Romans
    Introduction