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A Transformed Life in Practice, Part 3
Romans 12:9-21
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
A TRANSFORMED LIFE IN PRACTICE, Part 3 — Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Romans 12:9-21
Sermon Series: Romans (75th Sermon)
October 24, 2021
DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1. How much attention have you given to the themes of non-retaliation and loving your enemies? How can these truths get neglected in the Christian life?
2. Why do vv. 17-21 (and 14) function as a primer for evangelism?
3. How are we tempted in our cultural context to be combative and quarrelsome rather than peaceable? How do Paul’s instructions challenge your thinking?
4. Why does our response to enemies serve as a test for how much we trust God?
5. Discuss situations where you witnessed vv. 20-21 in action. Why is this way of life “heavenly”?
6. How does Paul give us a new definition of “victory” as we relate to our increasingly anti-Christian society?
References: Matthew 5:38-48; Luke 6:27-36; Matthew 5:11; Mark 13:13; 1 Peter 3:9; 2 Corinthians 8:21; Acts 5:29; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; Matthew 5:9; Romans 1:17; 4:18; 1 Peter 2:23; Deuteronomy 32:35; Proverbs 25:21-22.
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By Four Corners ChurchRomans 12:9-21
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
A TRANSFORMED LIFE IN PRACTICE, Part 3 — Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Romans 12:9-21
Sermon Series: Romans (75th Sermon)
October 24, 2021
DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1. How much attention have you given to the themes of non-retaliation and loving your enemies? How can these truths get neglected in the Christian life?
2. Why do vv. 17-21 (and 14) function as a primer for evangelism?
3. How are we tempted in our cultural context to be combative and quarrelsome rather than peaceable? How do Paul’s instructions challenge your thinking?
4. Why does our response to enemies serve as a test for how much we trust God?
5. Discuss situations where you witnessed vv. 20-21 in action. Why is this way of life “heavenly”?
6. How does Paul give us a new definition of “victory” as we relate to our increasingly anti-Christian society?
References: Matthew 5:38-48; Luke 6:27-36; Matthew 5:11; Mark 13:13; 1 Peter 3:9; 2 Corinthians 8:21; Acts 5:29; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; Matthew 5:9; Romans 1:17; 4:18; 1 Peter 2:23; Deuteronomy 32:35; Proverbs 25:21-22.