Romans 3:21-22 (NIV) "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus."
Romans 5:1 (NIV) "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,"
THE BOOK OF ROMANS Chapters 1 – 11 Chapters 12 - 15 HOW TO LIVE HOW TO BE RIGHT WITH GOD RIGHT FOR GOD Justification by Faith Offer yourselves as Living Sacrifices
THE BOOK OF ROMANS Chapters 12 - 15 Chapters 1 – 11 HOW TO LIVE RIGHT HOW TO BE RIGHT FOR GOD WITH GOD Offer yourselves as Justification by Faith Living Sacrifices Romans 12:12 “Hinge verses” Connecting the two sections
The “hinge verses” Romans 12:1-2 1 "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship.”
The “hinge verses” Romans 12:1-2 2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will."
A LIFE OF GOODNESS Romans 12:9-13
1. Love is the heart-felt affection of the Christian in response to the love God has shown toward us, especially in the gift of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
2. Love is an affection which prompts the Christian to action. Love is first and foremost directed toward God and then toward others in order of priority: God, Family (especially our spouse), Fellow-Believers, Our neighbor And even our enemy
3. Love subordinates the interests of the lover to the one who is loved. In other words, love is "other-centered". Love inspires our deliberate, diligent, self-sacrificial service to others, which is intended for their good, at our expense.
IN OUR DAY . . . LOVE HAS BECOME SOMETHING GOD NEVER INTENDED IT TO BECOME.
And here is the danger . . . IF IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE LOVING, THEN IT IS PRESUMED TO BE RIGHT.
Not so, says the Word of God . . . True love, Biblical Love, cannot be separated from BIBLICAL RIGHTEOUSNESS.
1. LOVE’S PURITY Romans 12:9a (NIV) "Love must be sincere."
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1 Peter 1:22 (NIV) "Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart."
2. LOVE’S PROTECTION Romans 12:9b (NIV) "Hate what is evil; cling to what is good."
Hebrews 5:14 “But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil."
3. LOVE’S PROMISE Romans 12:10 (NIV) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves."
True love promises . . . I WILL BE DEVOTED TO YOU
True love promises . . . I WILL HONOR YOU
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3. LOVE’S PROMISE Romans 12:10 (NIV) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves."
Philippians 2:3-4 NIV "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."
You will notice we say "brother and sister" 'round here, It's because we're a family and these are so near; When one has a heartache, we all share the tears, And rejoice in each victory in this family so dear.
I'm so glad I'm a part of the Family of God, I've been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I'm part of the family, The Family of God.
3. LOVE’S PROMISE Romans 12:10 (NIV) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves."
EPHESIANS 6:2-3 NIV “"Honor your father and mother" -- which is the first commandment with a promise-- "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.""
A LIFE OF GOODNESS, A LIFE OF LOVE Romans 12:9-13
Jeremiah 32:40-41
Psalm 3:3
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