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Introduction:

Romans is considered the “Constitution” of the Christian faith. It sets the doctrine and duty of every Christian. Just like the Constitution of the United States provides its citizens with the framework to boldly exercise their rights, the book of Romans provides the follower of Jesus Christ with the spiritual boldness to live out their faith in Christ.

The purpose of the book of Romans is to reveal the role of faith in the life of a Christian. It explores saving faith, the faith by which a sinner is saved through the Gospel of Christ, and sanctifying faith, the faith that helps us live a new life in Christ.

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8

In this collection of talks, we will look at the following themes in the book of Romans:

October 3rd         The Problem (Chapters 1-3:20)
October 10th        The Faith (Chapters 3:20-4) 
October 17th        The Rescue (Chapter 5)
October 24th        The Pursuit (Chapter 6) 
October 31st        The Release (Chapters 7-8)
November 7th        The Assurance (Chapters 9-11)
November 14th       The Sacrifice (Chapter 12)
November 21st       The Responsibility (Chapters 13-15)
November 28th       The Charge (Chapter 16)

Text: Romans 12 (New Testament, CSB)

Ralph Batykefer: United Group Leader

LIVING BOLD WEEK #7: “The Sacrifice”

Today’s Takeaway: The Church was formed to serve God and others.

I. WE ARE RESCUED FROM

Reveal Answer

(12:1–2)

A. What we are to

(12:1): Bodily Dedication

B. What we are to

Reveal Answer

(12:2a): Worldly Contamination

C. What we are to

Reveal Answer

(12:2b): Godly Transformation

II. WE ARE RESTORED TO

Reveal Answer

(12:3–21)

A. The

of God (12:3)

B. The

Reveal Answer

(12:4–8)

1. The illustration concerning these gifts (12:4–5)
2. The identification of these gifts (12:6–8)

Seven spiriual gifts are listed:

a. Prophesying (12:6)
b. Serving (12:7a)
c. Teaching (12:7b)
d. Encouraging(12:8a)
e. Giving (12:8b)
f. Leading (12:8c)
g. Showing kindness (12:8d)

C. The

(12:9-21)

1. How to deal with
   Reveal Answer
   (12:9-13, 15-16)
   a. Love and honor them (12:9–10).
   b. Show them your zeal and joy (12:11–12).
   c. Share with them (Partnership) (12:13).
   d. Mourn and weep with them (12:15).
   e. Live in harmony with them (12:16).
   
   
2. How to deal with
   Reveal Answer
   (12:14, 17–21)
   a. Bless them when they persecute you (12:14).
   b. Let God repay them for the evil done to you (12:17–19).
   c. Give them food when they are hungry and water when they are thirsty (12:20–21).
   
   

CONCLUSION: Are you using the gifts God has given you to serve the Church and others?

DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS:

1. List some things you and those around you might view the church as besides what God intended it for.
   

2. What do you tend to keep from God in your selfishness?
   

3. Have you taken the spiritual gifts test found on our serve page?
   

4. Discuss why Paul would make dealing with friends so similar to dealing with enemies.
   

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