1. Connellsville 2011

2. Romans 12:10 In Context

8. A New Mission

9. Circumstances

10. We benefit from the context

11. “His arguments along doctrinal lines lead the reader in every instance onward and upward, as a stairway, to a grand upper room of perfected Christian character:” R2212

12. By the Mercy of God I am a Servant of Christ I have received Grace I have received Apostleship

13. The Roman Church Also received Grace Called of Christ Called to be Saints

14. Judgment for unrighteousness is sure Our Lord will rule in righteousness Glory, honour and peace to that man that worketh good.

15. Paul speaks of the advantage that the Jew had The law given by God himself. The Prophets – the word from God The Types and pictures THEY FAILED

16. Paul speaks of the mercy of God of being justified ______________ Key Point -

17. The Power of Faith ------------------------- Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness ------------------------ To the end the promise might be sure to all the seed

18. Paul bring the mercy of our Father home by talking about “we.”

19. Knowing that we are Justified by Faith should we continue to Sin? God forbid

20. Paul turns his pen to the Jewish Brethren in the Roman Church ------------------------- Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ

21. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (Rom 8:1)

22. Paul shows his heart for Israel. (Rom 9:2) That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. (Rom 9:3) For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:

23. Paul continues with his desire and prayer to God for Israel ------------------------ They have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge

24. Paul gives those of his flesh assurance ( Rom 11:1) I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

25. The crown of his argument I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Rom 12:1-2)

26. The Things you should do and those that you should not as it relates to the body of Christ. 1. Think Soberly 2. Realize all members of this body have not the same office 3. Realize that we are all one body

27. 4.Realize all members of this body has different gifts Gift of prophecy Gift of ministery Gift of Teaching Gift of Exhorteth Gift of Giving

28. 5. Let love be without dissimulation

29. 6. Abhor that which is evil

30. 7. Cleave to that which is good

31. 5. Let love be without dissimulation 6. Abhor that which is evil 7.Cleave to that which is good 8. Be kindly affection one to another

32. 9. In honour, preferring one another

33. 10. Be not slothful in business

34. 11. Be fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord

35. 12. Rejoice in hope

36. 13. Be patient in tribulation

37. 14. Be instant in prayer

38. 15. Distribute to the needs of the saints

39. 16. Be hospitable

40. 17. Bless them that persecute you

41. 18. Bless and curse not

42. 19. Rejoice with those that rejoice

43. 20. Weep with those that weep

44. 21. Be of the same mind

45. 22. Mind not high things

46. 23. Condescent to men of low estate

47. 24. Be not wise in your own conceits

48. 25. Recompense to NO man evil for evil

49. 26. Provide things honest

50. 27. Live peaceable with all men

51. 28. Avenge not yourselves

52. 29. Feed your enemy

53. 30. If your enemy thirst, give him drink

54. 31. Be not overcome of evil

55. 32. Overcome evil with good

56. The things you should do and those that you should not as it relates to the world that you live in

57. Don’t be overly concerned about what others do…. The time will come – every knee shall bow

58. Our responsibilities to others ---------------------------- We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak

59. Paul introduces us to the Brethren in Rome. What a changed man – a real New Creature Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; (Rom 12:10)