introduction romans 12:1-2. introduction romans 12:1-2 god wants us to change transform..renewal
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Introduction
Romans 12:1-2
Introduction
Romans 12:1-2 God wants us to change “transform..renewal”
Introduction
Romans 12:1-2 God wants us to change “transform..renewal” No doubt that many of us think that we cannot
change (that's just the way I am), either base on our past experience, or our current habits, etc.
Introduction
Romans 12:1-2 God wants us to change “transform..renewal” No doubt that many of us think that we cannot
change (that's just the way I am), either base on our past experience, or our current habits, etc.
“If only”
Introduction
Romans 12:1-2 God wants us to change “transform..renewal” No doubt that many of us think that we cannot
change (that's just the way I am), either base on our past experience, or our current habits, etc.
“If only” If only my father did not have such an anger
problem...
Introduction
Romans 12:1-2 God wants us to change “transform..renewal” No doubt that many of us think that we cannot
change (that's just the way I am), either base on our past experience, or our current habits, etc.
“If only” If only my father did not have such an anger
problem... If only my wife is more considerate...
The Blame Game...
The “if only” game is actually a “blame game”
The Blame Game...
The “if only” game is actually a “blame game” It is much easier to sit on the sofa and blame
something instead of taking actions
The Blame Game...
The “if only” game is actually a “blame game” It is much easier to sit on the sofa and blame
something instead of taking actions We sometimes even go so far to blame God...
The Blame Game...
The “if only” game is actually a “blame game” It is much easier to sit on the sofa and blame
something instead of taking actions We sometimes even go so far to blame God... Why did You allow that to happen to me?
The Blame Game...
The “if only” game is actually a “blame game” It is much easier to sit on the sofa and blame
something instead of taking actions We sometimes even go so far to blame God... Why did You allow that to happen to me? 2 Peter 1:3 “...all things”
The Blame Game...
The “if only” game is actually a “blame game” It is much easier to sit on the sofa and blame
something instead of taking actions We sometimes even go so far to blame God... Why did You allow that to happen to me? 2 Peter 1:3 “...all things” Ephesians 1:3 “every spiritual blessings”
The Blame Game...
The “if only” game is actually a “blame game” It is much easier to sit on the sofa and blame
something instead of taking actions We sometimes even go so far to blame God... Why did You allow that to happen to me? 2 Peter 1:3 “...all things” Ephesians 1:3 “every spiritual blessings” Logically or Theologically speaking, it is insane to
blame God for anything. But we do that all the time!
Stop the Blame Game
The sad reality is this: if we continue to blame something (or someone) for our reason(s) not be able to connect with God or our love ones,
Stop the Blame Game
The sad reality is this: if we continue to blame something (or someone) for our reason(s) not be able to connect with God or our love ones, even when that problem disappear, other problems will take its place
Stop the Blame Game
The sad reality is this: if we continue to blame something (or someone) for our reason(s) not be able to connect with God or our love ones, even when that problem disappear, other problems will take its place
It is our responsibility to change, and God has given us the “ability” to change our “respond”
Stop the Blame Game
The sad reality is this: if we continue to blame something (or someone) for our reason(s) not be able to connect with God or our love ones, even when that problem disappear, other problems will take its place
It is our responsibility to change, and God has given us the “ability” to change our “respond”
We are responsible to transform (change) by having a new way to thinking (renewal of the mind), which is what we are going to focus on today
We Can Change
God has given us the capacity to change from the very beginning
We Can Change
God has given us the capacity to change from the very beginning
God has breathed into us His breath of life (Genesis 2:7), and we share the image of God
We Can Change
God has given us the capacity to change from the very beginning
God has breathed into us His breath of life (Genesis 2:7), and we share the image of God
There are at least 4 things that we can find in the first two chapters alone that that separate us from all the creatures on the earth
You are not your dog!
1) Conscience—the capacity to know between right and wrong (2:16-17)
You are not your dog!
1) Conscience—the capacity to know between right and wrong (2:16-17)
2) Imagination—the ability to create in our mind beyond our present reality (2:19)
You are not your dog!
1) Conscience—the capacity to know between right and wrong (2:16-17)
2) Imagination—the ability to create in our mind beyond our present reality (2:19)
3) Self-awareness—the ability to examine self as an observer (2:20)
You are not your dog!
1) Conscience—the capacity to know between right and wrong (2:16-17)
2) Imagination—the ability to create in our mind beyond our present reality (2:19)
3) Self-awareness—the ability to examine self as an observer (2:20)
4) Independent will—the ability to act base on our self-awareness (2:23)
We can choose otherwise...
Animals can only respond to their circumstance or stimulus, if they are hungry; they must eat; if they are angry, they must yell or fight, etc
We can choose otherwise...
Animals can only respond to their circumstance or stimulus, if they are hungry; they must eat; if they are angry, they must yell or fight, etc
Our Lord Jesus demonstrate a different path (Luke 22:42)
We can choose otherwise...
Animals can only respond to their circumstance or stimulus, if they are hungry; they must eat; if they are angry, they must yell or fight, etc
Our Lord Jesus demonstrate a different path (Luke 22:42)
Most Christian pray that God will change their circumstance (i.e. job, health, spouse, etc.)
We can choose otherwise...
Animals can only respond to their circumstance or stimulus, if they are hungry; they must eat; if they are angry, they must yell or fight, etc
Our Lord Jesus demonstrate a different path (Luke 22:42)
Most Christian pray that God will change their circumstance (i.e. job, health, spouse, etc.)
But spiritual man understand that they are responsible for their choices and decisions
Other Examples
Ruth has chosen to serve God and her mother in law in spice of her background
Other Examples
Ruth has chosen to serve God and her mother in law in spice of her background
Joshua has chosen to serve God and his country in spite of his age
Other Examples
Ruth has chosen to serve God and her mother in law in spice of her background
Joshua has chosen to serve God and his country in spite of his age
Daniel has chosen to serve God in spite of his situation as a slave
Other Examples
Ruth has chosen to serve God and her mother in law in spice of her background
Joshua has chosen to serve God and his country in spite of his age
Daniel has chosen to serve God in spite of his situation as a slave
There is a moment of transformation when a person decide to renew his mind to see and do what he is responsible
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Self-awareness (Prov 4:23, Psalm 139:23)
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Self-awareness (Prov 4:23, Psalm 139:23)
Where are you now spiritually?
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Self-awareness (Prov 4:23, Psalm 139:23)
Where are you now spiritually? Where are you in your relationship with others?
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Self-awareness (Prov 4:23, Psalm 139:23)
Where are you now spiritually? Where are you in your relationship with others? Exercise of Conscience (Phil 4:8)
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Self-awareness (Prov 4:23, Psalm 139:23)
Where are you now spiritually? Where are you in your relationship with others? Exercise of Conscience (Phil 4:8) Do you know what you are suppose to do?
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Self-awareness (Prov 4:23, Psalm 139:23)
Where are you now spiritually? Where are you in your relationship with others? Exercise of Conscience (Phil 4:8) Do you know what you are suppose to do? What is the one thing that you can do in order to
draw closer to God? (same question for other areas)
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Imagination (Hebrews 11:1)
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Imagination (Hebrews 11:1) Learn to see with faith and hope of the assurance
that is in the future
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Imagination (Hebrews 11:1) Learn to see with faith and hope of the assurance
that is in the future Exercise of Will (Phil 4:9)
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Imagination (Hebrews 11:1) Learn to see with faith and hope of the assurance
that is in the future Exercise of Will (Phil 4:9) You must make a choice to do that one thing in
which you must do (Just Do It!!)
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Imagination (Hebrews 11:1) Learn to see with faith and hope of the assurance
that is in the future Exercise of Will (Phil 4:9) You must make a choice to do that one thing in
which you must do (Just Do It!!) You must trust in God for your strength (Faith)
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Imagination (Hebrews 11:1) Learn to see with faith and hope of the assurance
that is in the future Exercise of Will (Phil 4:9) You must make a choice to do that one thing in
which you must do (Just Do It!!) You must trust in God for your strength (Faith) And look to His promises as assurance (Hope)
Let Us Start the Journey
Exercise of Imagination (Hebrews 11:1) Learn to see with faith and hope of the assurance
that is in the future Exercise of Will (Phil 4:9) You must make a choice to do that one thing in
which you must do (Just Do It!!) You must trust in God for your strength (Faith) And look to His promises as assurance (Hope) And always remember the Love of God