WHAT TRUE DEVOTION INVOLVES Rom 12:1-8 "Reasonable" (rational, intelligent, service based on a knowledge of God's will) is the service which expresses.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2. The Character of Sinners  Eph 4:17-19 – This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk.

Advertisements

Self-Esteem and the Christian Matthew 10: “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” Modern psychology: “the opinion you have of yourself. What.

Don McClain 1 W. 65th St church of Christ / March 23, 2008.

Lesson 3—Slide 1 Key Questions for Chapter 4:1-12 How do we know how we “ought” to “walk”? How is sexual morality related to sanctification? How is knowing.

Remember Who You Are Number 15: You are a Child of God 1 John 3:1 Psalm 8:3-5 What is man?

1 No Regrets Regret: “Sorrow or remorse, especially over one’s acts or omissions… sorrow over a person or thing gone, lost, etc.” -Webster.

Why in the World Are You? Genesis 1:26-28

Work Because We Love The Lord Created in Christ for good works Eph. 2:10 Love the Lord 2 Cor. 5:14-15 love controls us Gal. 5:6 faith working through.

…. “Change” From Rom 12:1-2 Some Necessary Definitions…

JESUS’ TRANSFORMATION AWAITS YOU. We keep ourselves so busy running from one thing to another in our lives that we don’t give the Holy Spirit time to.

Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - 2/12/

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations” Matthew 28:19.

Invariably when preacher begins to preach on giving, many think he wants more money, but that's not the case The responsibility to preach about giving,

In Spirit And Truth The Proper Attitude. Our Worship Must Be God- Centered The focus of our worship is not man When we worship the Father, we have the.

All accountable individuals have sinned Rom 3:23 and need the gospel GOD'S power to Save Rom 1:16 Getting the gospel to a lost world is the unshiftable.

THE CHRISTIAN’S OBLIGATIONS TO JESUS CHRIST 2 TIMOTHY 2:10 TEXT.

2 Cor. 13:5 "Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed.

Biblical Evidences Toward Bearing One Another’s Burdens Gal.6:2.

Offer God True Worship. “You are very religious” (Acts 17:22-24) Man searches for objects of worship Man searches for objects of worship Left to his own.

“IF WE WALK IN THE LIGHT, AS HE IS IN THE LIGHT, WE HAVE FELLOWSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND THE BLOOD OF JESUS HIS SON CLEANSES US FROM ALL SIN” (1 JOHN.

Two exhortations from these verses –Present yourselves to God - verse 1 –Don’t conform but be transformed – verse 2 I urge (beseech) you therefore brethren.

Does Your Life Please God Romans 12:1-21. Romans 12:1-2 Give yourself in Worship.

Matthew 19:26. -God’s grace, Eph. 2:1, 4-9; Acts 15:11; 2 Tim. 1:9 -Redemption in Christ, Rom. 3:24; Eph. 1:6-7 -Our faith, Rom. 4:13-16; Acts 15:9; Eph.

Searching For The Impossible. Why Such An Outrageous Search?  Deceived By Someone  Self-Deceived  Greed  Looking For The Easy Way.

The Wonderful Love of God God’s love encompasses. God’s love encompasses. ―His affection is universal. 1 Tim. 2:4; 2 Pet. 3:9 God poured out His love.

…. The Christians In Rome The Epistle…  Man’s Sin Problem & Remedy 1:18 – 5:21  God’s remedy Ù justification by God’s grace & man’s faith 3:24 – 5:21.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable.

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your.

Romans, #6 The Applications of Divine Righteousness, 12:1 - 13:14.

The Goal of the Christian Life

1 Be Mature Don’t Kidding Yourself Chapter 4 James 1:

When talking about fitness, someone will invariably ask, “why should we work so hard trying to keep ourselves spiritually fit?” The same question could.

God’s love is unchanging (John 13:1)! God’s love is manifested by sacrifice (1 John 3:16; Heb.9:26)! God’s love is inseparable from His people (Rom.8:35)!

Union With Christ: Part 2 John 15:1-11 John 15:2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he.

The most important question one could ask an individual is: Are you a Christian? A genuine Christian (there is no other kind) no longer belongs to himself,

"You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deut. 6:5.

The Christian’s Place in the World WORLD “Primarily order, arrangement, ornament, adornment” WORLD “Primarily order, arrangement, ornament, adornment”

Are You Being Used By God? Matthew 16:24. We Serve Because It’s What Jesus Did Matt. 16:24; 1 Pet. 2:21; Acts 10:38 Luke 22:24-27.

Guidelines For Christian Living (1) Romans 12:1-3.

Get Mixed Up With Jesus Rom.12:1-3. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live.

L iving B eyond Y ourself Some Assembly Required.

PLEASING GOD WHO SOME SEEK TO PLEASE F Self, Gen. 3:1-6; 2 Tim. 3:4; Eccl. 2:1-11; 2 Tim. 2:4 F Others, Jno. 12:42-43; Gen. 20:1-18; Ex. 32:22; 1 Sam.

DO YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE IN THE MIRROR JAMES 1:21-25.

Making Christian Decisions PROVERBS 3:5-6. Making Christian Decisions  Often times we make the mistake of turning life into a set of rules.  As Christians.

There are at least three major religions in the world today: Jewish, Moslem and Christian The group generally know as Christians would be in the majority.

Religion has to do with faith in God, love of God, hope of eternal life, conviction, moral standards, etc. Our religion has a tremendous bearing on our.

Self-examination critical for Christians. Three views of man. – The way he sees himself – The way others see him – The way God sees him Obviously, the.

Building Character COMPASSION Part 2. Building Character Constitution of one’s real self Who you are Conformed to image of Christ, Col 3:10 Christian’s.

Romans 12:1-2 do not be conformed to this world 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice,

I SURRENDER MY BODY OUR THEME FOR 2013 IS “I SURRENDER ALL” WE TAKE THE 1 ST SUNDAY EACH MONTH AND EXPLORE OUR THEME THIS MORNING WE FOCUS OUR MINDS ON.

Hating Jesus. Why Do People Hate Jesus? Various claims… When we face Jesus, we come to terms with something very personal – ourselves. John 7:7; John.

Paul tells us to “examine yourselves” Self- scrutiny is one of man's most neglected duties Regardless of the difficulty of the task, we must do as instructed.

Ephesians 4:17-24 Bible Reading Matthew 26:26-28 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and.

Marks of True Devotion Romans 12:1-8. Introduction Beginning of the practical portion –First eleven chapters was the theme of salvation by faith –Now.

Often ask "Why be baptized?" Because God said so!

Marks of True Devotion Romans 12:1-8

Romans 12:1,2 #41 Romans Series 2/22/15 AM

Sons of God: Knowing the Father (part 2)

Commitment (Matthew 6:33).

Marks of True Devotion Romans 12:1-8 (Romans 12:1-8) READ

The "BEST" thing in life: "ETERNAL LIFE" truly is a "gift from God" Rom 6:23

“Giving Everything to the Lord”

Introduction “You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you cannot fool all the people all of the time.”

Walk in Love, Even as Christ also Loved You

Being devoted to god Romans 12:1-8

ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE? Mk 10:17-22

In Christ 1 Corinthians 1:1-3. In Christ 1 Corinthians 1:1-3.

Heb. 11:6; Rom. 10:17; John 14:15; Heb. 5:8-9

Some are rather lax in assembling together with other saints

Presentation transcript:

WHAT TRUE DEVOTION INVOLVES Rom 12:1-8 "Reasonable" (rational, intelligent, service based on a knowledge of God's will) is the service which expresses the Christian's true devotion to God. We must try to possess this kind of devotion to God. Therefore, we need to notice these marks of true devotion in order that we may be pleasing to Him

SELF SACRIFICE (V.1) – Note the contrast with the Gentile's abuse of their bodies Rom 1:24; 1Cor 6:12,19,20 – Contrasted with Jewish animal sacrifices Jas 3:10,11 – Involves a complete surrender of self 2Cor 8:5; 2Cor 12:14 WHAT TRUE DEVOTION INVOLVES Rom 12:1-8

SELF ALTERATION (V. 2) – Negatively "Be not conformed" "Conformed" = to fashion or shape one thing like another. Not fashioned or shaped like the world "Love not the world" 1Jhn 2:15-17 – Positively "Be ye transformed" "Transformed" = to undergo a complete change The spiritual metamorphosis essential to newness of life Rom 6:4; 2Cor 5:17 – Man's part in this transformation involves his heart and will. God's part involves removing the guilt of sin through Christ's blood WHAT TRUE DEVOTION INVOLVES Rom 12:1-8

SELF EXAMINATION (V.3) – Proper evaluation of self is essential to growth 2Cor 13:5; 2Cor 10:12,18 Over-evaluation harmful (v.3 not to think more highly than we ought to think) Under-evaluation harmful ("good for nothing" concept; no self- esteem) 1Cor 12:14,15 – Evaluate by right standard (v. 3) Jhn 12:48; Jas 1:23-25; 2Cor 10:12 WHAT TRUE DEVOTION INVOLVES Rom 12:1-8

SELF INVOLVEMENT (V. 4-8) – Something for all to do Eph 4:16; Matt 25:14-30 – We must be doers and not hearers only Jas 1:22; Matt 7:24-27 WHAT TRUE DEVOTION INVOLVES Rom 12:1-8

The individual that is truly devoted to the Lord will render the service that is expected of them in a sacrificial way, examining themselves and making the necessary alterations to conform their lives to the standard which God has set for his children. We must ask ourselves: Am I truly devoted to God in light of marks of true devotion? WHAT TRUE DEVOTION INVOLVES Rom 12:1-8