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Romans 12: 9-21
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
20 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap
burning coals on his head.”
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
A Life of Love- 12: 9-21
Love one another with brotherly
affection. Outdo one anothere in
showing honor.
12: 14
Bless those who
persecute you...
12: 12a
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in
tribulation...
12: 13
Contribute to the
needs of the saints
and seek to show
hospitality.
12: 12b
...be constant
in prayer....
12: 16b
...Do not be haughty,
but associate with the
lowly. Never be wise
in your own sight.
12: 19-20a
...never avenge yourselves...
if your enemy is hungry,
feed him...
12: 15
Rejoice with
those who
rejoice...
12: 11
Do not be
slothful in zeal...
12: 20b-21
...for by so doing you will
heap burning coals on his
head.
...
A Life of Love (12:9-21)
Summary: When we no longer think higher of ourselves than we
ought to, we are free to “love one another with brotherly
affection” and “outdo one another in showing honor.” This
changes the way we relate towards our brothers and sisters in
the Lord, towards needy people and even towards our enemies.
Characters: As you can see, our characters are all in the house.
The reason for this is that in the New Testament the “Body of
Christ” is also referred to as the “household of God.” This makes
sense as we are one family born from one Father.
12: 20b-21 - One of the main principles of
this house is that kindness to enemies will
“heap burning coals on their head” and
have a greater effect than vengeance or
retaliation. Everyone in the house lives by
the motto, “Do not be overcome by evil,
but overcome evil with good.”
A Life of Love- 12: 9-21
Love one another with brotherly
affection. Outdo one anothere in
showing honor.
12: 14
Bless those who
persecute you...
12: 12a
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in
tribulation...
12: 13
Contribute to the
needs of the saints
and seek to show
hospitality.
12: 12b
...be constant
in prayer....
12: 16b
...Do not be haughty,
but associate with the
lowly. Never be wise
in your own sight.
12: 19-20a
...never avenge yourselves...
if your enemy is hungry,
feed him...
12: 15
Rejoice with
those who
rejoice...
12: 11
Do not be
slothful in zeal...
12: 20b-21
...for by so doing you will
heap burning coals on his
head.
...
A Life of Love (12:9-21)
Summary: When we no longer think higher of ourselves than we
ought to, we are free to “love one another with brotherly
affection” and “outdo one another in showing honor.” This
changes the way we relate towards our brothers and sisters in
the Lord, towards needy people and even towards our enemies.
Characters: As you can see, our characters are all in the house.
The reason for this is that in the New Testament the “Body of
Christ” is also referred to as the “household of God.” This makes
sense as we are one family born from one Father.
12: 19-20a - There is never any
vengeance in this house, but a
commitment to live peaceably with all.
Whenever enemies of the household are
encountered, the household members
feed them if they are hungry and give
them something to drink if they are thirsty.
A Life of Love- 12: 9-21
Love one another with brotherly
affection. Outdo one anothere in
showing honor.
12: 14
Bless those who
persecute you...
12: 12a
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in
tribulation...
12: 13
Contribute to the
needs of the saints
and seek to show
hospitality.
12: 12b
...be constant
in prayer....
12: 16b
...Do not be haughty,
but associate with the
lowly. Never be wise
in your own sight.
12: 19-20a
...never avenge yourselves...
if your enemy is hungry,
feed him...
12: 15
Rejoice with
those who
rejoice...
12: 11
Do not be
slothful in zeal...
12: 20b-21
...for by so doing you will
heap burning coals on his
head.
...
A Life of Love (12:9-21)
Summary: When we no longer think higher of ourselves than we
ought to, we are free to “love one another with brotherly
affection” and “outdo one another in showing honor.” This
changes the way we relate towards our brothers and sisters in
the Lord, towards needy people and even towards our enemies.
Characters: As you can see, our characters are all in the house.
The reason for this is that in the New Testament the “Body of
Christ” is also referred to as the “household of God.” This makes
sense as we are one family born from one Father.
12: 16b - A proud peacock lives in the
field behind the house, and sometimes
comes to the house to be fed. When the
household members see the peacock
they remind themselves to never be
haughty or wise in their own sight, but to
always associate with the lowly.
A Life of Love- 12: 9-21
Love one another with brotherly
affection. Outdo one anothere in
showing honor.
12: 14
Bless those who
persecute you...
12: 12a
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in
tribulation...
12: 13
Contribute to the
needs of the saints
and seek to show
hospitality.
12: 12b
...be constant
in prayer....
12: 16b
...Do not be haughty,
but associate with the
lowly. Never be wise
in your own sight.
12: 19-20a
...never avenge yourselves...
if your enemy is hungry,
feed him...
12: 15
Rejoice with
those who
rejoice...
12: 11
Do not be
slothful in zeal...
12: 20b-21
...for by so doing you will
heap burning coals on his
head.
...
A Life of Love (12:9-21)
Summary: When we no longer think higher of ourselves than we
ought to, we are free to “love one another with brotherly
affection” and “outdo one another in showing honor.” This
changes the way we relate towards our brothers and sisters in
the Lord, towards needy people and even towards our enemies.
Characters: As you can see, our characters are all in the house.
The reason for this is that in the New Testament the “Body of
Christ” is also referred to as the “household of God.” This makes
sense as we are one family born from one Father.
12: 15 - Another main
characteristic of this house
is that everyone rejoices
with those who rejoice and
weeps with those who
weep.
A Life of Love- 12: 9-21
Love one another with brotherly
affection. Outdo one anothere in
showing honor.
12: 14
Bless those who
persecute you...
12: 12a
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in
tribulation...
12: 13
Contribute to the
needs of the saints
and seek to show
hospitality.
12: 12b
...be constant
in prayer....
12: 16b
...Do not be haughty,
but associate with the
lowly. Never be wise
in your own sight.
12: 19-20a
...never avenge yourselves...
if your enemy is hungry,
feed him...
12: 15
Rejoice with
those who
rejoice...
12: 11
Do not be
slothful in zeal...
12: 20b-21
...for by so doing you will
heap burning coals on his
head.
...
A Life of Love (12:9-21)
Summary: When we no longer think higher of ourselves than we
ought to, we are free to “love one another with brotherly
affection” and “outdo one another in showing honor.” This
changes the way we relate towards our brothers and sisters in
the Lord, towards needy people and even towards our enemies.
Characters: As you can see, our characters are all in the house.
The reason for this is that in the New Testament the “Body of
Christ” is also referred to as the “household of God.” This makes
sense as we are one family born from one Father.
12: 14 - Philos (from verse 10)
is being severely persecuted
for his faith by Houndox the
Roman Centurion. Yet he has
never cursed Houndox but
always blesses him.
A Life of Love- 12: 9-21
Love one another with brotherly
affection. Outdo one anothere in
showing honor.
12: 14
Bless those who
persecute you...
12: 12a
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in
tribulation...
12: 13
Contribute to the
needs of the saints
and seek to show
hospitality.
12: 12b
...be constant
in prayer....
12: 16b
...Do not be haughty,
but associate with the
lowly. Never be wise
in your own sight.
12: 19-20a
...never avenge yourselves...
if your enemy is hungry,
feed him...
12: 15
Rejoice with
those who
rejoice...
12: 11
Do not be
slothful in zeal...
12: 20b-21
...for by so doing you will
heap burning coals on his
head.
...
A Life of Love (12:9-21)
Summary: When we no longer think higher of ourselves than we
ought to, we are free to “love one another with brotherly
affection” and “outdo one another in showing honor.” This
changes the way we relate towards our brothers and sisters in
the Lord, towards needy people and even towards our enemies.
Characters: As you can see, our characters are all in the house.
The reason for this is that in the New Testament the “Body of
Christ” is also referred to as the “household of God.” This makes
sense as we are one family born from one Father.
12: 13 - One of the main
characteristics of this
household is hospitality
and the way in which
everyone contributes to
the needs of the saints.
A Life of Love- 12: 9-21
Love one another with brotherly
affection. Outdo one anothere in
showing honor.
12: 14
Bless those who
persecute you...
12: 12a
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in
tribulation...
12: 13
Contribute to the
needs of the saints
and seek to show
hospitality.
12: 12b
...be constant
in prayer....
12: 16b
...Do not be haughty,
but associate with the
lowly. Never be wise
in your own sight.
12: 19-20a
...never avenge yourselves...
if your enemy is hungry,
feed him...
12: 15
Rejoice with
those who
rejoice...
12: 11
Do not be
slothful in zeal...
12: 20b-21
...for by so doing you will
heap burning coals on his
head.
...
A Life of Love (12:9-21)
Summary: When we no longer think higher of ourselves than we
ought to, we are free to “love one another with brotherly
affection” and “outdo one another in showing honor.” This
changes the way we relate towards our brothers and sisters in
the Lord, towards needy people and even towards our enemies.
Characters: As you can see, our characters are all in the house.
The reason for this is that in the New Testament the “Body of
Christ” is also referred to as the “household of God.” This makes
sense as we are one family born from one Father.
12: 12b - Quietius
(from 8:26b) is
constant in prayer,
along with the rest of
the household
members.
A Life of Love- 12: 9-21
Love one another with brotherly
affection. Outdo one anothere in
showing honor.
12: 14
Bless those who
persecute you...
12: 12a
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in
tribulation...
12: 13
Contribute to the
needs of the saints
and seek to show
hospitality.
12: 12b
...be constant
in prayer....
12: 16b
...Do not be haughty,
but associate with the
lowly. Never be wise
in your own sight.
12: 19-20a
...never avenge yourselves...
if your enemy is hungry,
feed him...
12: 15
Rejoice with
those who
rejoice...
12: 11
Do not be
slothful in zeal...
12: 20b-21
...for by so doing you will
heap burning coals on his
head.
...
A Life of Love (12:9-21)
Summary: When we no longer think higher of ourselves than we
ought to, we are free to “love one another with brotherly
affection” and “outdo one another in showing honor.” This
changes the way we relate towards our brothers and sisters in
the Lord, towards needy people and even towards our enemies.
Characters: As you can see, our characters are all in the house.
The reason for this is that in the New Testament the “Body of
Christ” is also referred to as the “household of God.” This makes
sense as we are one family born from one Father.
12: 12a - Sufferix
(from 5:2-5 and 8:17-
30) is rejoicing in
hope and patient in
tribulation.
A Life of Love- 12: 9-21
Love one another with brotherly
affection. Outdo one anothere in
showing honor.
12: 14
Bless those who
persecute you...
12: 12a
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in
tribulation...
12: 13
Contribute to the
needs of the saints
and seek to show
hospitality.
12: 12b
...be constant
in prayer....
12: 16b
...Do not be haughty,
but associate with the
lowly. Never be wise
in your own sight.
12: 19-20a
...never avenge yourselves...
if your enemy is hungry,
feed him...
12: 15
Rejoice with
those who
rejoice...
12: 11
Do not be
slothful in zeal...
12: 20b-21
...for by so doing you will
heap burning coals on his
head.
...
A Life of Love (12:9-21)
Summary: When we no longer think higher of ourselves than we
ought to, we are free to “love one another with brotherly
affection” and “outdo one another in showing honor.” This
changes the way we relate towards our brothers and sisters in
the Lord, towards needy people and even towards our enemies.
Characters: As you can see, our characters are all in the house.
The reason for this is that in the New Testament the “Body of
Christ” is also referred to as the “household of God.” This makes
sense as we are one family born from one Father.
12: 11 - Enthusius is full of
zeal and fervent in spirit.
Whenever he sees
someone who serves the
Lord half-heartedly he is
reminded of a sloth.
A Life of Love- 12: 9-21
Love one another with brotherly
affection. Outdo one anothere in
showing honor.
12: 14
Bless those who
persecute you...
12: 12a
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in
tribulation...
12: 13
Contribute to the
needs of the saints
and seek to show
hospitality.
12: 12b
...be constant
in prayer....
12: 16b
...Do not be haughty,
but associate with the
lowly. Never be wise
in your own sight.
12: 19-20a
...never avenge yourselves...
if your enemy is hungry,
feed him...
12: 15
Rejoice with
those who
rejoice...
12: 11
Do not be
slothful in zeal...
12: 20b-21
...for by so doing you will
heap burning coals on his
head.
...
A Life of Love (12:9-21)
Summary: When we no longer think higher of ourselves than we
ought to, we are free to “love one another with brotherly
affection” and “outdo one another in showing honor.” This
changes the way we relate towards our brothers and sisters in
the Lord, towards needy people and even towards our enemies.
Characters: As you can see, our characters are all in the house.
The reason for this is that in the New Testament the “Body of
Christ” is also referred to as the “household of God.” This makes
sense as we are one family born from one Father.
12: 10 - Agapios and
Philos are good brothers
who love one another
with great affection and
outdo each other in
showing honor.
A Life of Love- 12: 9-21
Love one another with brotherly
affection. Outdo one anothere in
showing honor.
12: 14
Bless those who
persecute you...
12: 12a
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in
tribulation...
12: 13
Contribute to the
needs of the saints
and seek to show
hospitality.
12: 12b
...be constant
in prayer....
12: 16b
...Do not be haughty,
but associate with the
lowly. Never be wise
in your own sight.
12: 19-20a
...never avenge yourselves...
if your enemy is hungry,
feed him...
12: 15
Rejoice with
those who
rejoice...
12: 11
Do not be
slothful in zeal...
12: 20b-21
...for by so doing you will
heap burning coals on his
head.
...
A Life of Love- 12: 9-21
Love one another with brotherly
affection. Outdo one anothere in
showing honor.
12: 14
Bless those who
persecute you...
12: 12a
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in
tribulation...
12: 13
Contribute to the
needs of the saints
and seek to show
hospitality.
12: 12b
...be constant
in prayer....
12: 16b
...Do not be haughty,
but associate with the
lowly. Never be wise
in your own sight.
12: 19-20a
...never avenge yourselves...
if your enemy is hungry,
feed him...
12: 15
Rejoice with
those who
rejoice...
12: 11
Do not be
slothful in zeal...
12: 20b-21
...for by so doing you will
heap burning coals on his
head.
...
Romans 12: 2-5
6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in
proportion to our faith;
7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;
8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who
leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
An Involved Identity
- 12: 6-8
...Having gifts that differ according
to the grace given to us, let us
use them...
12: 8a
...exhortation...
12: 8b
...one who
contributes...
12: 8c
...one who
leads...
12: 8d
...acts of
mercy...
12: 6b
...prophecy...
12: 7a
...serving...
12: 7b
...teaching...
An Involved Identity (12:6-8)
Summary: We are to think “soberly” of ourselves, in accordance with the measure of faith that
God has given us, to equip us for our calling and purpose in life. We now belong to a body with
many different members, and we have gifts that differ from one another. Some of our gifts
include prophecy, service, teaching, exhortation, contribution, leading and doing acts of mercy.
Characters: Clockwise, starting at the bottom: Baptistos the prophet is prophesying,
Diakonos the servant is serving, Didaskalos the teacher is teaching, Apologeta is reminding
everyone to function within the boundaries of their calling and ministry, Appealia the exhorter
takes Apologeta’s words to heart and wonders how she can exhort everyone, Generus the giver
is contributing, Dorcas the merciful is providing clothes and shelter to Poveros who has been
living on the streets. Looking down from the top is Presbuteros the elder who functions as a
shepherd, and who has a gift to “lead with zeal” (verse 8).
An Involved Identity
- 12: 6-8
...Having gifts that differ according
to the grace given to us, let us
use them...
12: 8a
...exhortation...
12: 8b
...one who
contributes...
12: 8c
...one who
leads...
12: 8d
...acts of
mercy...
12: 6b
...prophecy...
12: 7a
...serving...
12: 7b
...teaching...
I am
here to serve,
not Lord it over
you.
An Involved Identity
- 12: 6-8
...Having gifts that differ according
to the grace given to us, let us
use them...
12: 8a
...exhortation...
12: 8b
...one who
contributes...
12: 8c
...one who
leads...
12: 8d
...acts of
mercy...
12: 6b
...prophecy...
12: 7a
...serving...
12: 7b
...teaching...
Romans 12: 2-5
2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by
testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly
than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith
that God has assigned.
4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function,
5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
A Radical
Rethinking - 12: 2-5
Do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewal
of your mind...
12: 3a
Do not think of
yourself more highly
than you ought...
A Radical Rethinking continued (12:3a)
Summary: Once the old egotistical self is no longer our master, we have no
reason to think higher of ourselves than we ought to.
Characters: Idolphius has grown tired of trying to be something that
he is not. He no longer wishes to live up to the standard of an image
that he has dreamt up for himself, and so he has destroyed the old
idolatrous self that he had been worshiping for so many years. He has also
cut the “I” from his name and is now simply called Dolphius. Prophius, from
2:19-24, is happy to remind Dolphius who he really is, and encourages him to
live the rest of his life true to his real self as God has created him.
So this is
who I really
am.
Yup.
A Radical
Rethinking - 12: 2-5
Do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewal
of your mind...
12: 3a
Do not think of
yourself more highly
than you ought...
A Radical Rethinking (12:2-5)
Summary: We should not conform to this world, but we must be
“transformed” by the renewing of our minds (verse 2). The Greek
word for “transform” is “metamorphous,” which is where our
English word “metamorphosis” comes from.
Characters: Paradigmos is experiencing a shift in his thinking. He
realizes that this is the only way in which his lifestyle will change.
He reminds himself of Proverbs 23:7, which says: “As a man
thinks in his heart, so is he.” He also reminds himself of the old
saying: “We see the world not as it is, but as we are.”
A Radical
Rethinking - 12: 2-5
Do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewal
of your mind...
Transform,
not conform.
12: 3a
Do not think of
yourself more highly
than you ought...
A Radical
Rethinking - 12: 2-5
Do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewal
of your mind...
12: 3a
Do not think of
yourself more highly
than you ought...
Romans 12: 1
1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living
sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship...
A Self Sacrifice - 12: 1
...Present your bodies as a living
sacrifice, holy and acceptable to
God, which is your spiritual worship....
A Self Sacrifice (12:1)
Summary: As “living sacrifices” we are people
who have died yet is alive. This is the way in
which we should present ourselves to God.
Characters: Noselfus is ready to put himself on
the altar. This means coming to terms with the
crucifixion of his old man with its corrupt desires
and lifestyle choices, and embracing the reality of
the new life that he has in Christ.
A Self Sacrifice - 12: 1
...Present your bodies as a living
sacrifice, holy and acceptable to
God, which is your spiritual worship....
That’s
hot...
Here I
am, Lord.
A Self Sacrifice - 12: 1
...Present your bodies as a living
sacrifice, holy and acceptable to
God, which is your spiritual worship....