Romans 1-11Doctrine

Romans 12-16Application

Therefore…

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,in view of God’s mercy,

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,in view of God’s mercy,to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,

“Do you not know that your bodies aretemples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you,whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price.Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

(1 Cor. 6:19-20)

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,in view of God’s mercy,to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,holy and pleasing to God-

“Be holy, because I am holy.” (2 Peter

1:16)

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,in view of God’s mercy,to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship.

(Romans 12:1, NIV)

Do not conform to the pattern of this world,

Do not conform to the pattern of this world,But be transformed…

Do not conform to the pattern of this world,But be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

(2 Cor. 5:17)

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

(Col. 3:2)

“You shall love the Lord your God withall your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind.” (Matt. 22:37)

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whateverIs true, whatever is noble, whatever isright, whatever is pure, whatever islovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent orpraiseworthy—think about such things.”

(Phil. 4:8)

Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

(Romans 12:2, NIV)