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Beginning in Romans 12:9 and going through chapter 13 Paul strings together a series of exhortations that further detail a fully devoted life. We can live a life consistent with God’s will when we commit ourselves to key expressions of Christian faithfulness. What does this look like? In verses 9 through 13 Paul offers 9 general exhortations to faithfulness which include being loving, holy, kind diligent, joyful, patient, and prayerful. Note two more... 

Beginning in Romans 12:9 and going through chapter 13 Paul strings together a series of exhortations that further detail a fully devoted life. We can live a life consistent with God’s will when we commit ourselves to key expressions of Christian faithfulness. What does this look like? In verses 9 through 13 Paul offers 9 general exhortations to faithfulness.

Beginning in Romans 12:9 and going through chapter 13 Paul strings together a series of exhortations that further detail a fully devoted life. We can live a life consistent with God’s will when we commit ourselves to key expressions of Christian faithfulness. What does this look like? In verses 9 through 13 Paul offers 9 general exhortations to faithfulness.

Beginning in Romans 12:9 and going through chapter 13 Paul strings together a series of exhortations that further detail a fully devoted life. We can live a life consistent with God’s will when we commit ourselves to key expressions of Christian faithfulness. What does this look like? In verses 9 through 13 Paul offers 9 general exhortations to faithfulness.

Romans 12:3-8. In Romans 12:3-8, Paul admonished the church in Rome to think carefully about themselves and their role in God's church. We can live fully devoted lives to Christ when we think rightly about ourselves and our place in the church. So how do we think rightly? Consider three lenses through which we should view ourselves.

Romans 11:33-36. Paul concluded the theological portion of Romans with an exclamation of praise and worship for the greatness and glory of God. When we reflect deeply on the goodness of God's gospel we are brought to worship the greatness of God. Why does a consideration of the gospel elicit worship? This text offers three profound truths.

In Romans 11 Paul asserted that in spite of the vast majority of Israelites rejecting the gospel, God has not rejected Israel. We can trust that the gospel is still the power of God unto salvation. What can we learn about God’s saving work among the Jews which encourages our ongoing trust in the power of His gospel? Note two key ideas from this chapter.

Jeremiah 9:23-24

Romans 9:25-29. In Romans 9 through 11 Paul defended God's faithfulness to the gospel even in the face of Israel's rebellion against the gospel. We can have absolute confidence in the work and mission of the gospel because God is faithful to keep His Word. How does Paul's argument help inform our own commitment to and confidence in the gospel? Let's note five principles for defending the gospel. Today we continue with principle 2, Trust In God's Election.

In Romans 9 through 11 Paul defended God's faithfulness to the gospel even in the face of Israel's rebellion against the gospel. We can have absolute confidence in the work and mission of the gospel because God is faithful to keep His Word. How does Paul's argument help inform our own commitment to and confidence in the gospel? Let's note five principles for defending the gospel. Today we continue with principle 2, Trust In God's Election.