Church notes - 2nd July 2023
Romans 12:1 - 8
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 10:9, 13
vs 1
Paul urges us.
God's mercy requires a response.
Our sins are dealt with.
'This text speaks to those who neglect or withold this sacrifice, this service, and reproaches them as unreasonable, unapproachable, indefensible, disobedient...'
vs 2
Moulds of the World.
A sense of selfishness. Focus on what one wants, on consumerism...
You can no longer follow the practices of this world.
We need to be teachable.
Come together as a community.
Relationships amongst God's people are crucial.
vs 3
If we are going to build meaningful relationships we must know ourselves.
vs 4 - 6
We are all different.
Diversity is God given.
We are dependent on each other.
1 Peter 4:10