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2. “Change” From Rom 12:1-2

3. Some Necessary Definitions…

4. I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Rom 12:1

5. Some Necessary Definitions… “Reasonable” or “Spiritual” Rational; agreeable to reason; intelligent cp. to something done as a thoughtless ritual Word = logikos (Origin of our word “logical”) Some Necessary Definitions… “Reasonable” or “Spiritual” Rational; agreeable to reason; intelligent cp. to something done as a thoughtless ritual Word = logikos (Origin of our word “logical”) Sources: Thayer’s Lexicon & Vine’s N.T. Expository Dictionary

6. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Rom 12:2

7. Some Necessary Definitions… “Conformed” To be patterned after another; to fashion or shape one thing after another To form or shape one’s mind & character after something else cp. 1 Pet 1:14 Some Necessary Definitions… “Conformed” To be patterned after another; to fashion or shape one thing after another To form or shape one’s mind & character after something else cp. 1 Pet 1:14 Sources: Thayer’s Lexicon & Vine’s N.T. Expository Dictionary

8. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Rom 12:2

9. Some Necessary Definitions… “Transformed” To change into another form; to be transfigured To undergo a complete change cp. Mt 17:2 2 Cor 3:18 Word = metamorphoo (Origin of our word “metamorphosis”) Some Necessary Definitions… “Transformed” To change into another form; to be transfigured To undergo a complete change cp. Mt 17:2 2 Cor 3:18 Word = metamorphoo (Origin of our word “metamorphosis”) Sources: Thayer’s Lexicon & Vine’s N.T. Expository Dictionary

13. A Great “Transformation” From Something Considered Repulsive To Something Beautiful, Graceful

14. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Rom 12:2

15. Some Necessary Definitions… “Renewing” A renovation or complete change for the better The adjustment of the moral & spiritual vision and thinking to the mind of God Some Necessary Definitions… “Renewing” A renovation or complete change for the better The adjustment of the moral & spiritual vision and thinking to the mind of God Sources: Thayer’s Lexicon & Vine’s N.T. Expository Dictionary

16. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Rom 12:2

17. Some Necessary Definitions… “Prove” To test, examine, discern, scrutinize To recognize as genuine To approve or deem worthy; to test with the expectation of approving cp. 1 Pet 1:7 Some Necessary Definitions… “Prove” To test, examine, discern, scrutinize To recognize as genuine To approve or deem worthy; to test with the expectation of approving cp. 1 Pet 1:7 Sources: Thayer’s Lexicon & Vine’s N.T. Expository Dictionary

18. TRANSFORMED …What Does It Mean? Sometimes, Christians say “I’ve changed where it matters most…on the inside ” Yet, conduct on the outside remains the same This does not harmonize with what this passage teaches What about repentance? Mt 3:8 Acts 26:20 TRANSFORMED …What Does It Mean? Sometimes, Christians say “I’ve changed where it matters most…on the inside ” Yet, conduct on the outside remains the same This does not harmonize with what this passage teaches What about repentance? Mt 3:8 Acts 26:20

19. TRANSFORMED …What Does It Mean? Some interesting grammatical notes – The word for “conformed” usually emphasized outward changes Outward actions being like the world The word for “transformed” usually emphasized inward changes Inward “molding of the mind” TRANSFORMED …What Does It Mean? Some interesting grammatical notes – The word for “conformed” usually emphasized outward changes Outward actions being like the world The word for “transformed” usually emphasized inward changes Inward “molding of the mind”

20. TRANSFORMED …What Does It Mean? Paul had already taught the where man can find the “transforming” power cp. 1:16-17 Jesus also taught that outward actions will never change until inward decisions occur first Mk 7:14-23 TRANSFORMED …What Does It Mean? Paul had already taught the where man can find the “transforming” power cp. 1:16-17 Jesus also taught that outward actions will never change until inward decisions occur first Mk 7:14-23

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