Sermon: Romans 12:1 – A “Living Sacrifice”
January 20, 2009
This sermon was actually delivered on November 23, 2008 – the last Sunday before Advent began. Now that I’ve resumed the series on Romans, I am putting this sermon up as well, which actually covers just the first verse of Romans 12. It also includes a summary of what’s come before – a good way to get re-oriented to where Paul has been and where he’s going.
Introduction: A Change in Tone
Today’s text marks a changing point in our walk through Romans. A very important couple of words at the very beginning of today’s passage signal that something different is coming.
“Therefore… in view of God’s mercy” – in light of all that has come before
“I appeal to you” – Here’s what we should do about what we’ve heard Read the rest of this entry »
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