S5•E23 | Romans 12:1-8 | How to be a Christian in Today’s World

Salvation is not just getting to heaven. It’s transforming the reality of earth as agents of God’s mercy.

“We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.” ~CS Lewis

1 Corinthians 6:19–20 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. Do not be conformed to this world, 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.

The Idea: mind 🧠 ➡️ body👤 ➡️ will💬

1. What does mind renewal look like?
2. What does surrender look like?

Scriptures Studied: Romans 12:1-8; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 1 Peter 2:11; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; 1 Corinthians 12:21

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▶️ Explained What Romans 12 Bible Verse Meant [1:50]

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▶️ Explained Why Romans 12 Bible Verse Matters [53:40]

The Gospel produces assurance in the heart re: our Relationship to God SO THAT our minds are transformed and our bodies are active in willful service to one another.

1. Romans Perspective: Romans 1-11: Theology of Salvation by Grace through Faith in Christ
2. The Human Condition- all are fallen and locked in sin – enslaved to the carnal nature.
3. The Gospel- all are saved by grace.
4. The Verdict— no condemnation.
5. The Security- no separation.
6. THE RESULT: Wholehearted Surrender to God in Obedience.

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