Sunday AM Series: Romans

Pastor Joel Santti: Romans 12

The Christian's Service, the Christian's Conduct

-service to God begins with possessing a Christlike mindset (Rom. 11:34)

Verses 1-8 (Service)

-"beseech", literally "beg".
-living sacrifice: Christ wants our lives.
-reasonable service

-be not conformed: don't let the world squeeze you into its mold.

-renewing your mind: this is an ongoing process (Phil. 4:8)

-think soberly: implies seriousness.

-"members one of another" : the body of Christ in interdependent.

Verses 9-21 (Conduct)

-"Abhor that which is evil"

-"Rejoicing in hope"

-"Bless them which persecute you"

-"Provide things honest in the sight of all men"

-"overcome evil with good"