Changed People

Scott McKinney
Romans 12:1-2
May 22^nd, 2022

Christians changed the world because they had been

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“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.” —Romans 12:1-2

“Therefore” in verse 1

Romans 1-11 and Romans 12-16 together.

We offer our bodies

not alone…
We offer our bodies as

Reveal Answer

sacrifices not dead ones.
We offer our bodies in practical ways.

Vs. 2a- “Do not conform to the pattern of this world.”
*Vs. 2b- “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”*

We are becoming like Jesus.

Change happens when we

ourselves to things that last.

Change begins with our minds and what we believe.

I Believe/ I act on what I believe/ I feel based on the results.

The world says the opposite.
I feel/ I act on how I feel/ I believe based on the results.