March 6, 2024 / Romans 12
In Romans 12, God gives us a clear picture of what Christians should look like at the root level. If you’re ready to move from “in” to “all in,” then you’re ready to become a Romans 12 Christian. God is willing to go deeper and grow you into a real disciple. Are you ready?
Intro - 3 Observations About Revival
- Great movements of God always begin with God’s people.
- God must work “in us” deeply before He works “through us” significantly.
- “Emotion is no substitute for
Activity is no substitute for
Production is no substitute for
The Question = How to throw some “spiritual logs” on the fire that the Holy Spirit has ignited in our hearts?
Becoming Disciples, Who Make Disciples, Who Change Their World
- We must access God’s
How? =
Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. —Romans 12:1, NASB 1995
- We must live
How? =
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. —Romans 12:2
- We must discover our
How? =
For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. —Romans 12:3-8
- We must experience God’s
How? =
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. —Romans 12:9-13
- We must maintain God’s
How? =
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY,” says the Lord. “BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. —Romans 12:14-21
Application/Discussion Questions:
1. Where and how has God spoken to you this week during Fanning the Flame?
2. How has God encouraged you with His love and concern for you and those you love?
3. What specific attitudes, behaviors, or habits need to change in your life?
4. Which of the points in this message do you need to apply tonight to better become a disciple maker in your world?
5. With whom could you share your “next step” of obedience and ask them to help you on your journey?
Additional Resources:
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