9. Provoked, not offended Creators, not critics Called, not employed Grounded, not distracted In community, not alone Countercultural, not “relevant” “The Next Christians” Gabe Lyons If Christians truly engage, they will be...

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11. Romans 12:9-21 Living Together in the Real World

12. 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 1. “It’s About Them” Romans 12:9-10 Living Together in the Real World

13. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 2. Serving the Lord Romans 12:11-13 Living Together in the Real World

14. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. 3. “Flipping the Script” Romans 12:14-16 Living Together in the Real World

15. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. I will repay,” says the Lord. 4. “Let God Take Care of Payback” Romans 12:17-21 Living Together in the Real World

16. 20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. 4. “Let God Take Care of Payback” Romans 12:17-21 Living Together in the Real World

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18. NEW CREATURE -10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 + 3 + 1 - 3 - 2 - 1 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 6  Initial Awareness of Gospel  Rejection of God  Awareness of Supreme Being  Grasp of Implications of Gospel  Positive Attitude Toward Gospel  Personal Problem Recognition DECISION TO ACT  Repentance and Faith in Christ  Post-Decision Evaluation  Incorporation into Body  Conceptual and Behavioral Growth  Reproduction

19. REGENERATION NEW CREATURE -10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 + 3 + 1 - 3 - 2 - 1 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 6  Initial Awareness of Gospel  Rejection of God  Awareness of Supreme Being  Grasp of Implications of Gospel  Positive Attitude Toward Gospel  Personal Problem Recognition DECISION TO ACT  Repentance and Faith in Christ  Post-Decision Evaluation  Incorporation into Body  Conceptual and Behavioral Growth  Reproduction Revelation ConvictionProclamation Sanctification GOD’S ROLEOUR ROLE

25. Take a Step ASK Where do I struggle the most when it comes to relating to others? Impatience? “Justice is mine?” Being truthful? Honoring others ahead of myself? Giving to those in need? “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” ~Philippians 2:3

26. Take a Step ACT 1.I am going to memorize the passages in Romans 12 that speak directly to my weaknesses. 2.Tonight, I am going to evaluate my interactions with people today. 3.I will ask God to constantly help me turn my life outward. “... love is the fulfillment of the law.” ~Romans 13:10