Romans 12:5 - It's Not Personal so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Truth to Learn In Christ you do not exist alone, but as part of a greater whole. Behind the Words Paul starts off this verse with the Greek word...
Romans 12:4 – Sacrificial Body Parts
Romans 12:4 - Sacrificial Body Parts For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, Truth to Learn We are to function in the body of Christ as He chooses. Behind the Words Paul once again starts off the verse...
Romans 12:3 – He’s Great, Not Us
Romans 12:3 - He's Great, Not Us For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. Truth...
Romans 12:2 – Transformed, Not Conformed
Romans 12:2 - Transformed, Not Conformed 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. Truth to Learn Don’t be like everyone around you and don’t let...
Romans 12:1 – Living Sacrifices
Romans 12:1 - Living Sacrifices I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Truth to Learn We are to turn over ownership of our lives to God. Behind the Words The...
Romans 11:36 – It’s All His
Romans 11:36 - It's All His For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all our praise for only He is worthy. Behind the Words There is a three-fold expression that Paul uses in the...
Romans 11:35 – Who’s In Charge?
Romans 11:35 - Who's In Charge? "or who has first given to Him and it shall be repaid to him?" Truth to Learn God does not owe you a thing, nor is He obligated to do what you want Him to do. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “has...
Romans 11:34 – The Greatest Mind
Romans 11:34 - The Greatest Mind "For who has known the mind of the Lord? or who has become His counselor?" Truth to Learn God is infinitely more intelligent and wise than we are; therefore, we have no reason to question his actions or plans. Behind the Words “Known” is...
Romans 11:33 – Immeasurable Riches
Romans 11:33 - Immeasurable Riches Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! Truth to Learn God has given us a gift of immeasurable worth. Behind the Words The word translated “depth” is...
Romans 11:32 – Freed Prisoners
Romans 11:32 - Freed Prisoners For God has committed them all to disobedience, that He might have mercy on all. Truth to Learn We were once imprisoned by sin, but God has set us free. Behind the Words The word translated “has committed them all” is the Greek word sugkleiō....