Romans 12

Lesson 3: Transformation

Lesson 3: Transformation

Arguments about Christian characteristics in the New Testament follow a common pattern. Although they discuss particular specifics, they regard a transformed life as the essential factor. Paul  is very explicit about this in Romans  12: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may […]

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Lesson 16: Paul’s Christian Ethics

Lesson 16: Paul’s Christian Ethics

Bob, Rita, and Derek all observed we do not base our lives entirely on what Jesus said in the Gospels, because we are sinners and live in a sinful world. From the very beginning, Christians understood this. They struggled with what Jesus’ words meant in this interim period between Jesus’ lifetime and the establishment of […]

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Lesson 7: Community

Lesson 7: Community

The third practical way Christianity offers for overcoming suffering and evil is a loving, sharing community. Lupe observed suffering can be made “less terrifying when families envelop each other in love.” Certainly the New Testament sees this extending beyond the biological family to the entire Body of Christ. One of the many places Paul mentions […]

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Lesson 17: Special Responsibilities for Exceptional Drivers (Romans 12 -15)

Lesson 17: Special Responsibilities for Exceptional Drivers (Romans 12 -15)

The last paragraph of Bob’s comment sets the stage for Romans 12. “Christ lived on earth, died, and was resurrected. Through the Holy Spirit He is among us now. The post-resurrection life is not simply something in the indeterminate future; it is a reality in which we can participate now. Our participation in this life […]

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