Church notes - 2nd July 2023

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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