For eleven chapters, Romans tells us what God has done.
We were lost in sin.
But God came to rescue us.
We were trapped.
But Christ set us free.
We stood condemned.
But now, in Christ, there is no condemnation.
Then the Apostle Paul gets to chapter 12, and everything turns on one word.
Therefore.
Because of God's mercy, the gospel doesn't just change what we believe. It changes how we live.
It reshapes our minds. Our relationships. How we handle authority. How we handle disagreement. It teaches us to love actively, serve faithfully, surrender completely, and pursue unity.
Romans 12 through 15 shows us what it looks like when the good news gets into every part of our lives.
Nine weeks in Romans
Where we're headed, week by week.
01
Therefore
Romans 12:1a
You can't live the Christian life until you understand the Christian gospel.
02
All of Me
Romans 12:1-2
Give all of yourself to the God who gave everything for you.
03
Every Member Matters
Romans 12:3-8
God gives every member grace to strengthen the whole body.
04
Active Love
Romans 12:9-21
Genuine love is always active.
05
A Higher Allegiance
Romans 13:1-7
Because every authority answers to God, you can submit to imperfect leaders.
06
Wide Awake
Romans 13:8-14
Jesus is bringing a new day, so wake up and live like it now.
07
Live for the Lord
Romans 14:1-12
The purposes of Jesus take priority over our preferences.
08
Love over Liberty
Romans 14:13-23
Love gladly limits its freedom for the good of others.
09
One Church
Romans 15:1-13
Unity puts God's glory on display.
This is Therefore.
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