common struggles of christians. god’s expectations romans 12:1 – i beseech you therefore,...

Common Struggles of Christians

God’s Expectations• Romans 12:1–I beseech you therefore, brethren, by

the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

God’s Expectations• Romans 12:1–I beseech you therefore, brethren, by

the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

God’s Expectations• Romans 12:1–I beseech you therefore, brethren, by

the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

God’s Expectations• Romans 12:1–I beseech you therefore, brethren, by

the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

God’s Expectations• Romans 12:2– And be not conformed to this world:

but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

God’s Expectations• Romans 12:2– And be not conformed to this world:

but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Renewal of the Mind• Paul’s struggle: Romans 7:14-24• Renewal begins at baptism:

Colossians 2:11-13• Renewal of the Spirit: Titus 3:4-5• Walk in newness of life: Romans

6:3-8

Renewing of the Mind• Set your minds on things above:

Colossians 3:1-2• Mind the things of the Spirit:

Romans 8:5• Like the blessed man: Psalms 1:1-2• God is our help! Philippians 2:12-13

Difficulty of Being Separate• Failure to Renew the Mind: 2

Timothy 3:16-17;2 Peter 1:3; 2 Timothy 2:15; • Feed on the Works of the Flesh:

Galatians 5:19-21; 2 Peter 1:4-8

Am I Separate?

• Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.Matthew 7:15-20