Life Transformation

When we began Romans we stated that it is probably the most practical, logical, systematic presentation of the Gospel in all of the Bible. Let's review, and I think you will agree.

1. DOCTRINAL: THE GOSPEL OF GOD; The Revelation of the Righteousness of God [ch.1-8]
[The principals of the Gospel]
2. DISPENSATIONAL: THE GOSPEL & ISRAEL; Vindication of the Righteousness of God [9-11]
[God's provision for Israel]
3. DUTIFUL: THE GOSPEL LIVED OUT; The Application of the Righteousness of God [12-16]
[The practice of the Gospel]

And today, we begin that final section where we now live out those principles of the gospel. This section answers the question: "Now that I'm saved, does God care how I live?" And Paul's answer is "Absolutely!" The Gospel produces a Life of Transformation (ch.12), a Life of Subjection (ch.13), and a Life of Consideration (14-15:13).
Want to know God's will? Paul gives us 3 keys in 12:1-2.
1. A Yielded Life: "present your bodies a living sacrifice..."
2. A Separated Life: "And do not be conformed to this world..."
3. A Transformed Life: "but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..."

Prayer: "Lord Jesus, I dedicate my body to You, as Paul pleaded with all believers to do. Because of Your mercy, I offer myself as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to You; I will not allow myself to be conformed to the principles of this world. But I will let my mind be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit and put into practice the principles of the Gospel. Then, I will discover Your will for my life, which will glorify You. Thank You Jesus for this life changing transformation. In Your name I pray, Amen."