Tom Leonard - August 2, 2015
Be Transformed!
Be Transformed! Romans 12:1-2 Main Point: As we offer ourselves as a living sacrifice, we can be transformed by the renewing of our mind. ‘Metamorpho’ = to be changed into another form 1. Offer it up! verse 1 In view of God’s mercy we are to offer our bodies/ourselves as a ‘living’ sacrifice to God! His Mercy – Romans 5:6-9 ‘Living’ sacrifice – in contrast to a dead animal sacrifice. We are to give ourselves completely, unreservedly to Him for His 2. Don’t conform – be transformed! verse 3a As we offer ourselves up to God we can be transformed by the renewing of our mind. Renew = Renovation, complete change for the better I Corinthians 2:16 We have the Mind of Christ – thru the indwelling Spirit of Christ! Ephesians 4:22-24 Embrace the new you! 3. Enjoy God’s will for you! verse 3b Philippians 2:12-13
Scripture References: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 5:6-9, 1 Corinthians 2:16, Ephesians 4:22-24, Philippians 2:12-13
