RESIST BEING CONFORMED; PERSIST IN BEING TRANSFORMED

I. OUR DECISIVE COMMITMENT: “Present your bodies to God as a living sacrifice” (12:1) A. The Basis of the Commitment – “…by the mercies of God” B. The Nature of the Commitment – total, acceptable, and rightful C. The Outcome of this Commitment: “…the good and...

Sowing and Reaping

Living in the good of the gospel means that we must trust God each day of our lives, and by faith we must seek to sow to the spirit instead of the flesh. 1. We will reap what we sow. “The image of sowing-reaping indicates that the process of moral consequences is much...

Hearers and Teachers

Living in the good of the gospel means we take care of those who are faithful to teach us God Word. 1. All of us will be taught God’s Word. “After the parable of the sower, Jesus says, ‘Consider carefully how you listen’ (Luke 8.18). He goes on to say that if we...