ROMANS CHAPTER 12 _ OUTLINE AND COMMENTARY-MARK DUNAGAN_ I. OUTLINE OF CHAPTER 12: I. The Christian Way of Life: Romans 12:1-Romans 15:13 A. The Living Sacrifice: Romans 12:1-2 B. The Christian and the Church: Romans 12:3-13 C. The Christian and Society in General: Romans 12:14-21 III. COMMEN... [ Continue Reading ]
ROMANS 12:1. BESEECH YOU THEREFORE, BRETHREN, BY THE MERCIES OF GOD, TO PRESENT YOUR BODIES. LIVING SACRIFICE, HOLY, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD, WHICH IS YOUR SPIRITUAL SERVICE. 'beseech' -3870. parakaleo par-ak-al-eh'-o; from 3844 and 2564; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or c... [ Continue Reading ]
AND BE NOT FASHIONED ACCORDING TO THIS WORLD: BUT BE YE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND, AND YE MAY PROVE WHAT IS THE GOOD AND ACCEPTABLE AND PERFECT WILL OF GOD. 'be not' -first from the negative point of view. Notice: This is something that we have control over. 'FASHIONED' -4964. susc... [ Continue Reading ]
FOR. SAY, THROUGH THE GRACE THAT WAS GIVEN ME, TO EVERY MAN THAT IS AMONG YOU, NOT TO THINK OF HIMSELF MORE HIGHLY THAN HE OUGHT TO THINK; BUT TO THINK AS TO THINK SOBERLY, ACCORDING AS GOD HATH DEALT TO EACH MAN. MEASURE OF FAITH. 'For' -'since if we have given ourselves wholly to God, and if all... [ Continue Reading ]
FOR EVEN AS WE HAVE MANY MEMBERS IN ONE BODY, AND ALL THE MEMBERS HAVE NOT THE SAME OFFICE: 'not the same office' -'the same function' (NASV) 'Christians are not all intended to major in the same areas. It's right and proper to call people to function for Christ according to their ability and capa... [ Continue Reading ]
SO WE, WHO ARE MANY, ARE ONE BODY IN CHRIST, AND SEVERALLY MEMBERS ONE OF ANOTHER. 'Severally' -'Individually' (NASV) Points to Note: 1. 'A further safeguard against pride is found in the fact that in the...church there is. wide variety of gifts; no one should expect to possess all the talents a... [ Continue Reading ]
AND HAVING GIFTS DIFFERING ACCORDING TO THE GRACE THAT WAS GIVEN TO US, WHETHER PROPHECY, LET US PROPHESY ACCORDING TO THE PROPORTION OF OUR FAITH; 'having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us' -none of these gifts had been earned or merited. What would be true of spiritual... [ Continue Reading ]
OR MINISTRY, LET US GIVE OURSELVES TO OUR MINISTRY; OR HE THAT TEACHETH, TO HIS TEACHING; 'ministry' -this word covers. lot of different jobs. 'Of service in general, including all forms of christian ministration tending to the good of the christian body.' (Vincent p. 157) 'General word for Christ... [ Continue Reading ]
OR HE THAT EXHORTETH, TO HIS EXHORTING: HE THAT GIVETH, LET HIM DO IT WITH LIBERALITY; HE THAT RULETH, WITH DILIGENCE; HE THAT SHOWETH MERCY, WITH CHEERFULNESS. 'exhorteth' -3870. parakaleo par-ak-al-eh'-o; from 3844 and 2564; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consola... [ Continue Reading ]
LET LOVE BE WITHOUT HYPOCRISY. ABHOR THAT WHICH IS EVIL; CLEAVE TO THAT WHICH IS GOOD. 'Let' -we have control over this. 'WITHOUT HYPOCRISY' -'Your love must be genuine' (Gspd) 1 Corinthians 13:1 teaches us something about love. 'There's nothing sentimental about it for "sentiment" costs nothing... [ Continue Reading ]
__ Romans 12:10 In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another; 'love of the brethren' -'Anyone who would follow the Christ must become. lover of his brothers and sisters'. (McGuiggan p. 367). (1 John 2:9; 1 John 3:15; 1 John 4:7; 1 John 5:1; John 1... [ Continue Reading ]
__ Romans 12:11 in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 'diligence' -'not lagging behind in diligence' (NASV). The KJV has 'business', but Paul isn't talking primarily about our 'business dealings'. The word here means earnestness and zeal. 'Zeal in Christian service must n... [ Continue Reading ]
__ Romans 12:12 rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer; 'Rejoicing in hope' -'Hope in future blessedness should be. source of joy even in the midst of severe persecutions.' (Erdman p. 148) (Luke 6:23; Romans 5:2) 'Let hope keep you joyful' (NEB). 'let your hope... [ Continue Reading ]
__ Romans 12:13 communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality. 'communicating' -'Contributing' (NASV), take an interest in, share-give or contribute. share (Arndt p. 438). 'This is more than talk of "giving"; it involves feeling their need..and doing something about it.' (Mc... [ Continue Reading ]
__ Romans 12:14 Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not. 'Call down blessings on your persecutors--blessings, not curses' (NEB) (Luke 6:28; Luke 23:34; Acts 7:60). 'To curse does not mean to use ordinary profanity; it is. call for calamity to befall. person.' (Whiteside p. 253) Pray for... [ Continue Reading ]
__ Romans 12:15 Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep. 'rejoice' -'Share the happiness of those who are happy' (Phi) The Christian should be able to share in both the sorrows and joys of others. Why is it that some Christians can never be happy and others can never be sad? (1 Co... [ Continue Reading ]
__ Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits. 'same mind' -(Romans 15:5) 'Have equal regard for one another' (NEB). Think the same thing, i.e. be in agreement, live in harmony (Ar... [ Continue Reading ]
__ Romans 12:17 Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. 'render' -'pay back' (NASV), 'Never return injury for injury' (TCNT) 'NO MAN' -emphatic, to no one, Christian or non-Christian. (1 Thessalonians 5:15) 'EVIL FOR EVIL' -this isn't referring... [ Continue Reading ]
__ Romans 12:18 If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men. 'as much as in you lieth' -'So far as it depends on you' (NASV). 'If peace does not come about, says Paul, let it be because the other won't permit it.' (McGuiggan p. 374) Paul here realizes that all men will no... [ Continue Reading ]
__ Romans 12:19 Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me;. will recompense, saith the Lord. 'Avenge' -'Never take your own revenge' (NASV) 'GIVE PLACE' -'leave room' (NASV), 'But leave the field clear for' (Mon) 'Make roo... [ Continue Reading ]
__ Romans 12:20 But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. 'but' -instead of taking vengeance. Simply to forbear from avenging is only half the battle! Some Christians never take actual revenge, but they sure c... [ Continue Reading ]
__ Romans 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. These are the only two choices we have. Either be conquered by evil, or conquer evil with good. In the context, 'returning evil for evil and becoming vindictive and bitter', IS BEING OVERCOME BY EVIL! Points to Note: Clearly,... [ Continue Reading ]