1. Gospel – About a changed Nature
2 Corinthians 5:17 – new creations
Love Sincerely (Romans 12:9)
Hate evil and cling to what is good (Romans 12:9)

2. Live a life of humble service in love (Romans 12:9-21)
To One Another (vv. 9-10)
To the Lord (v )
To those in need (v. 13)
To the persecutor (vv )
To the enemy (vv )

3. To One another (12:10) Devoted to one another
Gospel: - God’s devotion towards rebellious children
Romans 5:8
Titus 3:5
Once we give our word, we remain faithful to it
Honor one another
Philippians 2:4

4. To the Lord (12:11-12) How do we maintain spiritual fervor?
Joyful Hope
Patient in Affliction
Faithful in prayer
Gospel – Basis for Joy, hope and prayer
We are loved
Romans 8:38-39
We are not forgotten
John 14:3

5. To those in Need – Generosity (12:13)
Gospel – faith, contentment, generosity (not accumulation)
Matthew 8:20
Material Goods
1 John 3:17
Time and Home (Hospitality)
Lazarus – unseen by the rich man (Luke 16:19-31)

6. To Your Persecutor (12:14-16)
Be patient
Bless and don’t curse (12:14)
Jesus – “Forgive them for they know not what they do..”
Let no unwholesome speech come from you.
Spring does not produce both fresh and salt water.

7. To Your Persecutor (12:14-16)
Live in harmony (12:15-16)
Harmony of emotion (v. 15)
Harmony of association (v. 16)

8. To Your Enemy (12:17-21) No paybacks (12:17) Proverbs 20:22
Matthew 5:38-39
Do what is right (12:17)

9. To Your Enemy (12:17-21) Live in peace (12:18)
Control your own actions
Speak kindly in honoring tones – gentle answer turns away wrath
Don’t blame
Don’t make excuses
Don’t gossip
Speak to the issues not vs. the person.

10. To Your Enemy (12:17-21) Don’t take revenge (12:19 – 20)
Matthew 5:44-45
Overcome evil with good (12:21)

11. Are you a
person of peace?