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1 | what does this mean in layman terms | Rom 12:1 | kde91 | 38425 | ||
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2 | what does this mean in layman terms | Rom 12:1 | Shelly | 38430 | ||
12:1 B. HOW TO BEHAVE (12:1-16:27) Moving from the theological to the practical, Paul gives guidelines for living as a redeemed people in a fallen world. We are to give ourselves to Christ as living sacrifices, obey the government, love our neighbors, and take special care of those who are weak in the faith. He closes with personal remarks. Throughout this section, we learn how to live our faith each day. 12:1 When sacrificing an animal according to God's law, a priest would kill the animal, cut it in pieces, and place it on the altar. Sacrifice was important, but even in the Old Testament God made it clear that obedience from the heart was much more important (see 1 Samuel 15:22; Psalm 40:6; Amos 5:21-24). God wants us to offer ourselves, not animals, as 'living' sacrifices--daily laying aside our own desires to follow him, putting all our energy and resources at his disposal and trusting him to guide us. We do this out of gratitude that our sins have been forgiven. 12:1, 2 God has good, pleasing, and perfect plans for his children. He wants us to be transformed people with renewed minds, living to honor and obey him. Because he wants only what is best for us, and because he gave his Son to make our new lives possible, we should joyfully give ourselves as living sacrifices for his service. |
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3 | what does this mean in layman terms | Rom 12:1 | Makarios | 38451 | ||
Greetings Shelly! That was some interesting information. From what source or commentary did you get the information? Blessings to you, Makarios |
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4 | what does this mean in layman terms | Rom 12:1 | Shelly | 43665 | ||
Sorry, I only just saw this reply. It's from my NIV Bible Study Notes. |
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5 | what does this mean in layman terms | Rom 12:1 | Makarios | 43742 | ||
Thank you Shelly! The NIV Study Bible is a good source. :-) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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