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Themes in Romans 12

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Themes in Romans 12

Romans 12:1 (show verse)

I therefore urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercies, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices that are holy and pleasing to God, for this is the reasonable way for you to worship.

Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our bodies
Being Devoted to God » Grounded upon » The mercies of God
the Burnt offering » Illustrative of » Being Devoted to God
divine Call » Heal persecution of » To consecration
Christianity » Characteristics of » 10 a sacrifice
Conformity » What not to be conformed to
Consecration » A call to personal
Consecration » Personal
Dedication » Personal of offerings » Acceptable
Giving and gifts » What should be given to the lord
Holiness » Commanded
Holiness » Motives to » The mercies of God
Holiness » Saints » Should present their bodies to God in
Spiritual life » Should animate the services of saints
Newness » Renewing yourself
Offerings » Acceptable
Offerings » Figurative
Proof » What to prove
Sacrifice » Sacrificing yourself for the lord
Sacrifices » Figurative
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Devotedness
The Surrendered life » Consecration » A call to personal

Romans 12:2 (show verse)

Do not be conformed to this world, but continuously be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is what is proper, pleasing, and perfect.

Conformity » What not to be conformed to
Duty » Formation (making) » Life to be transformed, not conformed
Formation » Life to be transformed, not conformed
Giving and gifts » What should be given to the lord
God » Will of, submission to » Tends to spiritual knowledge
Holiness » Motives to » The mercies of God
The law of God » Described as » Perfect
New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Newness » Renewing yourself
Proof » What to prove
Sacrifice » Sacrificing yourself for the lord
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
The Surrendered life » Submission to the divine will » Tends to spiritual knowledge
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty
Will » God's, submission to » Tends to spiritual knowledge
Worldliness » Warnings against

For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you.

Faith » In Christ is » The gift of God
Grace » Specially given » To ministers
Humility » Encouraged
Pride » Forbidden
Pride/arrogance » Not being arrogant
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » We should estimate our character and talents with
Thoughts » Wise » Wise
Wise » Choice, examples of » Thoughts

Romans 12:4 (show verse)

For we have many parts in one body, but these parts do not all have the same function.

Body » The body of Christ
Charity » How to give
Church » Unity of
Cursing » Apostolic
Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
Prophecy and prophets » How to prophesy
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

Romans 12:5 (show verse)

In the same way, even though we are many people, we are one body in the Messiah and individual parts connected to each other.

Body » The body of Christ
Charity » How to give
Church » Unity of
Church » Body of Christ » Called the body of Christ
The church » Unity of
Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
Names » Of the church » Body of Christ
Prophecy and prophets » How to prophesy
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints
Unity » In Christ

Romans 12:6 (show verse)

We have different gifts based on the grace that was given to us. So if your gift is prophecy, use your gift in proportion to your faith.

Body » The body of Christ
Charity » How to give
Church » Is edified by the word
Endowments » Diversity of
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Diversity of, to men
the Gifts of God » Are dispensed according to his will
Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
God » Gifts of » Diversity of
Prophecy and prophets » How to prophesy

Romans 12:7 (show verse)

If your gift is serving, devote yourself to serving others. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching others.

Body » The body of Christ
Charity » How to give
Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts

Romans 12:8 (show verse)

If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully.

Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » With simplicity
Body » The body of Christ
Business life » Business virtues » Diligence
Charity » How to give
Diligence » Business
Giving » Scriptural rules for » With simplicity
Giving » Systematic » With simplicity
Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
Liberality » Should be exercised » With simplicity
Magistrates » Should » Be diligent in ruling
Mercy » Should be shown » With cheerfulness
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In acts of benevolence
Virtues » Business » Diligence

Romans 12:9 (show verse)

Your love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

Abhorrence » What to » abhor
Brethren » Duty to » Sincere
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Sincere
Cleaving » What to cleave to
Duty » To brethren » Sincere
Evil » Hating evil
Hate » What to hate
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Sincere
Love » Special teachings concerning » Sincere
Love » Not faking love
Love to man » Saints should » Be sincere in
Sin » Should be » Abhorred
Sincerity » Should characterize » Our love to one another
Social duties » Brotherly love » Sincere

Romans 12:10 (show verse)

Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other.

Affections » Should be set upon the people of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the people of God
Brotherly kindness » Encouraged
Christian conduct » Loving one another
Christian conduct » Honoring others
Honor » Who to honor
Kindness » Encouraged
Kindness » Being kind
Laziness » Not being lazy
Love to man » Should be connected with brotherly-kindness
Patience » Being patient
Prayer » Praying continually
Rejoice » What to rejoice in
Respect » To one another
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kindness, encouraged

Romans 12:11 (show verse)

Never be lazy in showing such devotion. Be on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.

Being Devoted to God » Should be exhibited in » Serving God
Business life » Fidelity » Industry
Fervour » Commands concerning
Idleness and sloth » Forbidden
Industry » Commended
Laziness » Not being lazy
Patience » Being patient
Prayer » Praying continually
Rejoice » What to rejoice in
Virtues » Industry » Commended
physical Work » Industry in » Commended
Zeal » The Call of Duty » Encouraged
Zeal » Exhortation to
Zeal » Should be exhibited » In spirit

Romans 12:12 (show verse)

Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.

Afflicted saints » Should be patient
Constancy » In prayer
Hope » Saints » Rejoice in
Joy » Of saints should be » In hope
Patience » Encouraged
Patience » Being patient
Patience » To be exercised in » Tribulation
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Prayer
Prayer » Praying continually
Prayer » Continue instant in
Rejoice » What to rejoice in

Romans 12:13 (show verse)

Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.

Benevolence » The duty of » Paul's exhortation
Christian conduct » Being liberal to others
Guests » Hospitality to » The duty of
Liberality » Should be exercised » Toward saints
Ministers » Hospitality to » The duty of
The poor » Give to » Specially if saints
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Paul's exhortation
Social life » Hospitality » The duty of
Travellers » Hospitality to » Hospitality to, the duty of

Romans 12:14 (show verse)

Bless those who persecute you. Keep on blessing them, and never curse them.

Blessings » Who to bless
Curses » Who not to curse
Cursing » Forbidden
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Enemies
Persecution » Return blessing for
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Bless

Romans 12:15 (show verse)

Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Cry with those who are crying.

Communion of saints » In mutual sympathy and kindness
Compassion and sympathy » Exhortation to
Duty toward the Afflicted » To sympathize with them
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Sympathizing
Mourning » Who to mourn with
Rejoice » Who to rejoice with
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Helpfulness
Sympathy » The marks of true » Helpfulness

Romans 12:16 (show verse)

Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.

Conceit » Warnings against
false Confidence » In self
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Pride » Forbidden
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Trust in God
Unity » Of the righteous
Wisdom » Not being wise in your own eyes

Romans 12:17 (show verse)

Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.

Business life » Fidelity » Honesty, encouraged
Goodness » Overcoming evil with good
Honesty » In business encouraged
Honesty » Being honest
Peace » Living peaceably
Recompense/restitution » Recompense belonging to the lord
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Retaliation » Forbidden
Revenge » Forbidden
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Honesty in business, encouraged
Vengeance » Not avenging
Virtues » Fidelity » Honesty, encouraged

Romans 12:18 (show verse)

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people.

Christian conduct » Living peaceably with all
Goodness » Overcoming evil with good
natural Life » Should be spent in » Peace
Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Nation » Peace of
Peace » For peace peace invoked » The obligation to preserve peace
Peace » Living peaceably
Peace » Saints should » Endeavor to have with all men
Peaceableness » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Recompense/restitution » Recompense belonging to the lord
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peaceableness, the righteous cultivate the spirit of
Vengeance » Not avenging

Romans 12:19 (show verse)

Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord."

Anger » Forbidden
Forgiveness of injuries » Commanded
God » The incarnation of Christ, both a mystery and a revelation » Vengeance of
Goodness » Overcoming evil with good
Recompense/restitution » Recompense belonging to the lord
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Revenge » Forbidden
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Give place unto wrath
Vengeance » Not avenging
Vengeance » The lord avenging
Vengeance » Vengeance belonging to the lord
Vengeance » Belongs to God

Romans 12:20 (show verse)

But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head."

Christian conduct » Forgiving injuries
Duty » To brethren » To enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Kindness
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
Goodness » Overcoming evil with good
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
Love » Maternal » Of enemies
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Enemies
Mercy » Encouraged
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
Vengeance » Not avenging

Romans 12:21 (show verse)

Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.

Goodness » Overcoming evil with good
Mercy » Encouraged
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Vengeance » Not avenging