Church notes - 16th August

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Romans 12:1 - 11

Romans 3:23

1) Paul urges us to offer our bodies to God as a living sacrifice.
Response - make your life a living sacrifice
All sins were paid for on the Cross.
Being a living sacrifice is not unreasonable

2) Do not conform to the pattern of this world
Don't let us squeeze us into its mold.
e.g. materialism, sensuality, power

3) Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
Know yourselves well vs 3
Paul is giving this message to each of us as individuals. Don't think it is just applying to others.

Paul encourages us to embrace our diversity.

vs 6 - 8

The source of the gifts is God and His grace.

The purpose of the gift is related to the building up of the body of Christ

There is a variety of the gifts.

vs9
Love should be genuine. The Church should be like a family.
Our relationships should be healthy, and our actions show respect for others.