Sunday, September 18, 2016

Romans 12:3-end - a handout


Romans 12:3-21 (page 1139)

Relationships Transformed by The Gospel



Vv1-2: Our relationship with God – consecration and transformation



V3: Our relationship with ourselves – humble and grateful sober judgement



How you think of yourself (v3) is an outworking of the transformed thinking of v2 – “in view of God’s mercy” – a sacrifice



Grace excludes boasting (v3) – the empty hand of faith nothing to be proud of



Vv4-16: Our relationship with one another in the church – loving service



One body, many parts; unity and diversity (v4). Every member ministry



A devoted church family (v10) – not me but we



Vv14, 17-21: Our relationship with our enemies – seeking peace not vengeance



Very realistic – v18, “if possible, as far as it depends on you…”



13vv1-7: Our relationship to the state – submit to the authorities



13vv8-10: Our relationship to the Old Testament Law – love your neighbour as yourself



13vv11-14: Our relationship to “the day” – put on the armour of light



14-15: Our relationship with “the weak” in the church



(These headings owe a debt to John Stott’s highly recommended Bible Speaks Today commentary published by IVP)

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