1. Message “Love Manifested” Romans 12:9-21

2. Basic Structure Structure debated Structure debated Linguistics seem to reveal possible chiastic structure Linguistics seem to reveal possible chiastic structure

3. Three Parts Verse 9a is theme Verse 9a is theme Dealing w/ believers (chiastic, vv. 9-13) Dealing w/ believers (chiastic, vv. 9-13) Independent phrases (vv. 14-16) Independent phrases (vv. 14-16)

4. Three Parts Dealing w/ non- believers (chiastic, vv. 17-21) Dealing w/ non- believers (chiastic, vv. 17-21)

5. Believers (9-13) Abhor evil, choose good Abhor evil, choose good Be devoted, not lazy Be devoted, not lazy Be on fire, serve Be on fire, serve Rejoice, be devoted Rejoice, be devoted Meet needs, hospitality Meet needs, hospitality

6. Ind. Phrases (14-16) Bless, not curse Bless, not curse Rejoice & weep Rejoice & weep Be of same mind, humble Be of same mind, humble

7. Non-Believers (17-21) Don’t repay using evil Don’t repay using evil Respect, be at peace Respect, be at peace No vengeance No vengeance Feed enemy Feed enemy Not overcome by evil Not overcome by evil

8. Main Point Authentic love always cares for others and seeks the best for others.