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A Cure for Sin; Romans 12
Eric MesseltTimberline Baptist ChurchJune 22, 2008
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Introduction
Speaker: Eric Messelt- graduate from Western Seminary, Portland
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Introduction
Sin is Bad
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Introduction
Sin is BadA Cure for Sin?
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Introduction
Sin is BadA Cure for Sin?Even incurable disease can
be treated
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Problem of SinSpecifically, sin of Pride
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Problem of SinSpecifically, sin of PrideAll religions see Pride as a
problem…
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Seven Deadly Sins
PrideEnvyLustWrathSlothGluttonyGreed
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Sin of Pride“Inordinate self love is the
cause of every sin” – Thomas Aquinas
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Sin of Pride“Inordinate self love is the
cause of every sin” – Thomas Aquinas
Working definition: thinking more highly of yourself than you ought (Rom. 12:3)
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Sin of Pride
“For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, …” 1Tim 4:10
Love of money causes all kinds of mischief!
Aquinas says that the cause of all sin is the first sin of Pride.
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Famous Practitioners of Pride
Satan (Is. 14:13-15; Ezk. 28:15)
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Famous Practitioners of Pride
Satan (Is. 14:13-15; Ezk. 28:15)Adam (Gen 3:4-6)
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Famous Practitioners of Pride
Satan (Is. 14:13-15; Ezk. 28:15)Adam (Gen 3:4-6)Me (not so famous) – a fan of sin
for over 50 years!
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Sin of Pride
Forgetting our place in the universe
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Sin of Pride
Forgetting our place in the universe
Confusing the Creator – critter distinction
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Sin of Pride
Forgetting our place in the universe
Confusing the Creator – critter distinction
Violation of the Greatest commandment
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Romans 12
ContextAudience is mostly GentileImportant because of “Therefore”What went before linked to what is
coming
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Romans 9 through 11
Theme of Grace
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Romans 9 through 11
Theme of GraceGrace to IsraelGrace to Gentiles grafted into
God’s people
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Romans 9 through 11
Theme of GraceGrace to IsraelGrace to Gentiles grafted into
God’s peopleGod is persistent to bless his sinful
people
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Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God - your spiritual service of worship.
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Romans 12:1
Paul urges them….
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Romans 12:1
Paul urges them….Based on what went before
(“mercies”)
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Romans 12:1
Paul urges them…. Based on what went before
(“mercies”) Because you God, Yahweh, is
gracious to you, you should live grace lives
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Romans 12:1
Paul urges them…. Based on what went before (“mercies”) Because you God, Yahweh, is gracious
to you, you should live grace lives Main verb: “Present”
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Romans 12:1
PresentThe whole you (“body”)
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Romans 12:1
PresentThe whole you (“body”)Living Sacrifice
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Romans 12:1
PresentThe whole you (“body”)Living SacrificeHoly (set apart)
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Romans 12:1
Present!The whole you (“body”)Living SacrificeHoly (set apart)Pleasing to God
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Romans 12:1
The argument:This is your “spiritual-
reasonable” service
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Romans 12:1
“Reasonable”
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Romans 12:1
“Reasonable”
Logikos
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Romans 12:1
“Reasonable”
LogikosLogikos
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Romans 12:1
“Reasonable”
LogikosLogikos
“Logical”
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Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
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Romans 12:2
Don’t be like the worldWe need to be changed,
transformedHow?
Change our mindsRepent!
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Romans 12:2
Purpose?Glorify GodProve-test-confirm-approve God’s willThat it truly is
Good Acceptable Perfect
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Romans 12:3-7
How do I battle the sin of Pride? By service
Specifically, service to the church
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Romans 12:3-7
How do I battle the sin of Pride? By service
Specifically, service to the church Conclusion: each believer is
important to the whole body
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Service Is Required
What are spiritual gifts for??What is a “servant?”
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The Goal of Service
is NOT primarily about:getting things done, doing ministry, meeting needs
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The Goal of Service
Primary: Glorifying God
Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (1Cor 10:31)
- that’s the goal of everything we do
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The Goal of Service
Primary: Glorifying God Service is secondly about
developing Jesus-like hearts
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The Goal of Service
Heart of Jesus:
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, …” (Mk. 10:45)
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Point of Sermon
If you want to be like Jesus:Serve othersBe activeGet over yourself
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Seven Deadly Sins
Pride
Envy
Lust
Wrath
Sloth
Gluttony
Greed
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Seven Deadly Sins - Virtues
Pride Humility
Envy Kindness
Lust Chastity
Wrath Patience
Sloth Diligence
Gluttony Temperance
Greed Charity
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Virtues
Service attacks both sloth and Pride
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Virtues
Service attacks both sloth and Pride
When we practice virtues, We are “saved” (sanctified)We become more like Jesus
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The Goal of Service
Primary: Glorifying God Service is secondly about
developing Jesus-like heartsThirdly, service does accomplish
ministry and meet needs
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Service
PrivilegeTakes many formsSuppresses evil tendencies Important
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Conclusion
How much do you really want to be like Jesus?
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Blessings to you and yours in this next week.