Beginning in chapter 12 Paul discussed how Christians are to live. In Romans 12:1 Paul urges the Christians: “in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.” Paul continuously reminds the people to live above reproach and renew their minds so that they do not become part of the world. In the entire book of Romans Paul discusses the topic of how we as Christians should live, but Moo makes a great point in our book of how chapter 12 is a more in depth teaching on this matter. Moo states that "All theology is practical, and all practice, if it is truly Christian, is theological. Paul's gospel is deeply theological, but it is also eminently practical.
One can never be free from sin. The only thing God request from his believers is “Faith” because we have fallen short of his glory. How is one transformed in Christianity? Transformation in Christianity begins through accepting Christ as your savior. Then be baptized.
That is the task of building the church by making disciples. Disciples are born (again), and then made. There is a process that one must go through to graduate from infancy to a mature disciple. The key to this is putting in the work per se’. Just as God said He will meet us at our place of need, the Holy Spirit will guide us and mature us as we commit to spending time in and studying the Word, being mentored, and surrendering our lives to God.
(Matthew 3:16) 4. What did Jesus’ Baptism signify for him and others at that time? Answer: that whoever been baptized will see the Holy Spirit, and can see the haven through his eyes, so that they can follow the God's will. 5. What does Jesus’ Baptism signify for us today?
The three major journeys that Paul took we will split up by calling them Paul’s first missionary trip, his second missionary trip and finally his third missionary trip. Paul’s first missionary trip started at Antioch or Syria. During Paul’s ministry this was his base camp. This is also the church that Paul felt accountable to. In Acts 13: 2-3, we find out that after fasting God spoke to them through the Holy Spirit to start the work that He had called them to (Acts 13: 2-3).
But in chapter 12, Paul begins to take a more in depth look at how Christians ought to behave and act. Prior to this section, Paul speaks of orthodoxy, but nor begins to look at orthopraxy. Moo mentions, “All theology is practical, and all practice, if it is truly Christian, is theological. Paul’s gospel is deeply theological, but it is also eminently practical. The good news of Jesus Christ is intended to transform a person’s life.” The power of the gospel is the force which drives sanctification in the lives of those who follow Christ.
I know that sometime in the future, I will be using my talents to serve God in my work place, or perhaps in a a non-profit or mission organization that provides love and care to those who are most in need. ( Eric I think it would be good here to mention some of those talents you have- a friendly personality, your movie making and media gifts, your technology gifts, your sound system knowledge, even your swimming abilities- and how you want to discover at Calvin how those gifts might be used to serve the Lord) . Even though, I don’t know where God wants me to go right now, I think it would be wise to be equipped and ready so when God provides more specific direction I can answer his call and not let a great opportunity slip through my fingers. . I don’t know what God has planned me, but I know that God has the best plan for me, in Jeremiah 29:11, it says, “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” I know it is God’s will to have me utilize and improve my God given abilities as a student, so that I can be fully ready when His calling comes.
I want to show and tell others what He has done for me and what He can do for them. Scripture makes it clear that God is with us. (Haggai 2:4) says; “Be strong you people of the land declares the Lord and work for I am with you”. Whenever someone receives the Lord Jesus Christ by faith as his Creator and Savior he or indeed becomes “a new creation” (II Corinthians 5:17), and the miracle of regeneration is always recognized in Scripture as an instantaneous event accomplished by the Creator in the mind and heart of the believer at the time of
The 3-Day Resurrection Once again, we go back to our concept of using past historical events to unpack concealed future prophetic events. The Prophet Hosea spoke about the resurrection on the third day some 730 years before the birth of Christ. “Come, and let us return to the LORD; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His sight. Hos 6:1-2 NKJV Jesus Christ, after His crucifixion rose from dead on the third day.
A Study of Godly Ethics The Principles of a Biblical Worldview The Bible establishes the guidelines of God's ethical boundaries for all Christ followers. On some issues, God's Word speaks explicitly; however, there is less clarity in other matters and more need for discernment. As Christians learn, accept, and live the reality of Christ, they move towards a life of godliness.1 Through this process, Christians can begin to discern more clearly and live out a biblical worldview.2 Christ followers should be characterized by truth.3 If they are to be characterize by truth, what truth is must be interpreted. In John 17:17, Jesus prayed, “Sanctify them by the truth, your word is truth.” God has expressed Himself through Scripture; His Word is true, reliable, eternal, and the sacred authority.4 The Bible is the very word of God and should be the starting point for all thinking.5 Jesus also said that He is the truth.6 Jesus exemplifies wisdom and knowledge.7 God loves His creation enough to tell them how to live and promises to give understanding to those who seek Him.8 The root of man's dilemma often comes from not seeking God or misinterpreting the nature of God's truth.9 “The reason so few people act like Christians is that they do not think like Christians.”10 How then does one begin to think like a Christian? Christianity should be seen as the outline for godly decision making and a strategy for daily living.11 The Word of God has the final jurisdiction and is pertinent for the choices that Christians must make, many of which have moral consequences.