Great talk this morning at Ivy Church by Mary Thomason! This post adapted from my notes… What does Romans 12 teach us? Key Takeaways The Journey to Romans 12 Before Paul calls us to holy living in Romans 12, he takes us on a theological journey. He explains why we need a Saviour, who will be saved, and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives. Only then does he tell us what our response should be. This is the culmination of everything that comes before it. Your Body as Living Sacrifice “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform 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.”Romans 12:1-2 The Power of “Therefore” Notice that word: therefore. It’s not just a transition – it’s a hinge. This “therefore” points back to everything Paul has […]
