Romans
12:3-21 (page 1139)
Relationships Transformed by The Gospel
Vv1-2: Our relationship with God – consecration and
transformation
V3: Our relationship with ourselves – humble and
grateful sober judgement
How you think of yourself
(v3) is an outworking of the transformed thinking of v2 – “in view of God’s
mercy” – a sacrifice
Grace excludes boasting
(v3) – the empty hand of faith nothing to be proud of
Vv4-16: Our relationship with one another in the
church – loving service
One body, many parts;
unity and diversity (v4). Every member ministry
A devoted church family
(v10) – not me but we
Vv14, 17-21: Our relationship with our enemies –
seeking peace not vengeance
Very realistic – v18, “if
possible, as far as it depends on you…”
13vv1-7: Our relationship to the state – submit to the
authorities
13vv8-10: Our relationship to the Old Testament Law –
love your neighbour as yourself
13vv11-14: Our relationship to “the day” – put on the
armour of light
14-15: Our relationship with “the weak” in the church
(These headings owe a debt
to John Stott’s highly recommended Bible
Speaks Today commentary published by IVP)
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