INTRO I. THE CONTROVERSY OVER DAYS (v. 5). A. “One day above another.” 1) The Jewish connection. Festival days, fast days, new moons, and esp. the Sabbath, see Col. 2:16-17.…
INTRO I. CHRISTIAN LIBERTY Salvation in Christ sets us free, liberates us, but it is very important that we understand what we have been set free from. Cf. Gal. 5:1;…
INTRO Chs. 1-11 Doctrine: justification and vindication Chs. 12-15 Duty: practical application and exhortation Ch. 12 – consecration, relationships to other Christians Ch. 13 - Relationship with civil authorities; love;…
INTRO A. LAY ASIDE THE DEEDS OF DARKNESS (vv. 12-13). 1) The clothing metaphors. “lay aside” & “put on” – 2) Deeds of darkness. a) What “darkness” indicates. In the…
INTRO I. A CALL FOR URGENT OBEDIENCE (v. 11). “Do this.” = 12:1-13:10. A. The urgency for obedience. “Knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to…
INTRO Love is king among the virtues of Christianity. Transition: this section looks back and it looks forward. I. THE IMPERATIVE OF LOVE (v. 8). A. “Owe nothing to no…
INTRO I. RESPONSIBILITY: “submit to the authorities” (v. 1a). II. REASONS: Reason #1 – they are appointed by God (v. 1b). Reason #2 – they are servants of God (vv.…
INTRO OPINION OF SKEPTICS WHY THIS SECTION ON CIVIL GOVERNMENT? 1) to develop how vengeance comes about, see 12:19 and 13:4. 2) to develop how the peace of 12:18 is…
INTRO I. HOW TO RESPOND TO THOSE WHO HARM US (v. 14). Promise of persecution. John 15:20; 2Tim. 3:12 A. Bless and do not curse. 1) Bless our persecutors. Cf.…
INTRO I. HOW TO RESPOND TO THOSE WHO HARM US (v. 14). Promise of persecution. John 15:20; 2Tim. 3:12 A. Bless and do not curse. 1) Bless our persecutors. Cf.…
INTRO I. CONTRIBUTING TO THE NEEDS OF THE SAINTS A. What does this mean? Financial and material help is in view. See koinonia in Acts 2:44; 4:32; Rom. 15:26,…
Northwest Bible Church – March 20, 2005 Worship Service – Alan Conner Romans 12:12 Christian Virtues, part 3 INTRO I. REJOICING IN HOPE A. Believers are to be filled with joy.…
INTRO How to relate to other believers, vv. 9-16 How to relate to unbelievers, vv. 17-21 A. GODLY QUALITIES FOR ALL CHRISTIANS. 1) LOVE WITHOUT HYPOCRISY (v. 9). a) The…
INTRO I. CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY REQUIRES PROPER ACTIVITY (vv. 6-8). A. FACTS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS 1) A spiritual gift is any ability that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and used…
INTRO I. CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY REQUIRES A PROPER ASSOCIATION (vv. 4-5). A. The Analogy: The human body (v. 4). 1) We have many members in one body. UNITY 2) All the…
INTRO I. CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IS BASED ON APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY (v. 3a). A. Paul’s authority came from God’s grace. Important for two reasons: 1) they need to know the way God…
INTRO I. NON-CONFORMITY – “do not be conformed to this world.” A. Progressive sanctification is an on-going process. Note present imperatives. B. What is the “world”? 1) It is literally…
INTRO The theme of this section, 12:1-15:13 is the outworking of God’s righteousness in the everyday life of the believer and church. This section is based on Rom. 1-11. Christian…