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NASB | Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. |
Subject: Confusion about trying to be holy |
Bible Note: Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV) 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. 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. There seems to be confusion between trying to earn salvation through righteous living and being saved and trying to walk in Holiness. Through the generations men have invented words to describe what they fail to understand, usually in derogatory terms. Salvation can not be earned; it is freely given by grace to all that rely on Jesus Christ for their salvation. However Christians are called to walk in obedience, righteousness and holiness as much as our sin tainted world will allow. Are we perfect? No! Not by a long shot but our advocate, Jesus Christ, in heaven makes intercession to cover our imperfections. But that does not open the door to living as if nothing we do, nothing we think affects our relationship with Christ. Scripture repeatedly tells us to be lead of the Holy Spirit but when this is attempted many that fail to seek the fullness of the Holy Spirit stand back and mock. Yet scripture tells us Romans 8:1 (NKJV) There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. |
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