Romans 12:1 - Cameron Jungels - Wed PM, April 2, 2014

Romans 12:1 – A Foundation for Gospel-Grounded Living

(Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/April 2, 2014)

 

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your true and proper worship. (Romans 12:1, NIV)

 

1.       A Gospel Foundation

 

2.      A Loving Plea

 

Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,  ⁹ yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul-- an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus--  ¹⁰ that I appeal to you  (Phlm. 1:8-10, NIV)

 

3.      A Living Sacrifice?

 

4.      True Worship

 

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,  ²⁹ for our "God is a consuming fire."  (Heb. 12:28-29, NIV)

 

Main Idea: The foundation for gospel living in the church and in the world is a whole life transformed by God’s mercy that is totally devoted to God for his service and worship.