The Transformed Life
THE TRANSFORMED LIFE
Tonight, Wednesday, October 22, at 7:00 pm, join your Calvary Chapel family at the Holy Grounds Café or online through our website (www.calvaryinv.com), Facebook, and YouTube (Calvary Inverness) as we pause in our "Through the Bible" study in the book of Zechariah and join with the Shepherd’s School in Kenya, alongside men from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and more to explore what the Apostle Paul calls the transformed life (Romans 12:1-21).
In the first eleven chapters of Paul’s letter to the Romans, he establishes the foundation of our Christian faith. He starts by explaining mankind’s need for a Savior. Why? Because of Adam and Eve’s rebellion in the Garden of Eden. Their fellowship with God was broken. They were expelled from paradise and told that they had spiritually died and would also die physically.
Everyone, since Adam’s rebellion, has been born spiritually dead to God and alive to sin. Therefore, no matter how hard someone tries to live a good life and obey God’s moral law, it is not enough to overcome their sin. Because sin is not something they have done or not done, it is the spiritual gene handed down from Adam.
Next, Paul offers the Romans the solution for their sin. He urges them to turn from sin toward God and place their faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. When they do, God removes their sin, renews their heart through the Holy Spirit, and they become a new creation in Christ Jesus.
Beginning with chapter twelve and continuing through chapter sixteen, Paul teaches the Roman Christians what the new life in Christ involves.
First, in chapter twelve, Paul provides a detailed look at new life. He begins by encouraging them, considering all that God has done for them, to offer their bodies as a living sacrifice. To dedicate their entire lives to the One who has given them life, for the praise of His glory.
Second, Paul encourages believers to understand the spiritual gifts that Christ has given to the church. These gifts are distributed to everyone according to the will of the Holy Spirit. They are meant for the common good of the church body. When properly exercised, the congregation is built up, and Christ is exalted.
Third, Paul instructs the church on how to relate to one another. He encourages them to love each other, do what they can to meet each other’s needs, forgive each other's grievances, and stand by each other to rejoice during good times and to grieve during hardships.
Finally, Paul outlines his approach to how the church should treat those who haven't believed in Christ, including those who seek to cause trouble and persecute believers. He strongly emphasizes that everyone should strive to live in peace with others and respond to evil with good.
I look forward to our time together. Please pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the entire Calvary Chapel family.
In His Strong Love,
Pastor
Tonight, Wednesday, October 22, at 7:00 pm, join your Calvary Chapel family at the Holy Grounds Café or online through our website (www.calvaryinv.com), Facebook, and YouTube (Calvary Inverness) as we pause in our "Through the Bible" study in the book of Zechariah and join with the Shepherd’s School in Kenya, alongside men from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and more to explore what the Apostle Paul calls the transformed life (Romans 12:1-21).
In the first eleven chapters of Paul’s letter to the Romans, he establishes the foundation of our Christian faith. He starts by explaining mankind’s need for a Savior. Why? Because of Adam and Eve’s rebellion in the Garden of Eden. Their fellowship with God was broken. They were expelled from paradise and told that they had spiritually died and would also die physically.
Everyone, since Adam’s rebellion, has been born spiritually dead to God and alive to sin. Therefore, no matter how hard someone tries to live a good life and obey God’s moral law, it is not enough to overcome their sin. Because sin is not something they have done or not done, it is the spiritual gene handed down from Adam.
Next, Paul offers the Romans the solution for their sin. He urges them to turn from sin toward God and place their faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. When they do, God removes their sin, renews their heart through the Holy Spirit, and they become a new creation in Christ Jesus.
Beginning with chapter twelve and continuing through chapter sixteen, Paul teaches the Roman Christians what the new life in Christ involves.
First, in chapter twelve, Paul provides a detailed look at new life. He begins by encouraging them, considering all that God has done for them, to offer their bodies as a living sacrifice. To dedicate their entire lives to the One who has given them life, for the praise of His glory.
Second, Paul encourages believers to understand the spiritual gifts that Christ has given to the church. These gifts are distributed to everyone according to the will of the Holy Spirit. They are meant for the common good of the church body. When properly exercised, the congregation is built up, and Christ is exalted.
Third, Paul instructs the church on how to relate to one another. He encourages them to love each other, do what they can to meet each other’s needs, forgive each other's grievances, and stand by each other to rejoice during good times and to grieve during hardships.
Finally, Paul outlines his approach to how the church should treat those who haven't believed in Christ, including those who seek to cause trouble and persecute believers. He strongly emphasizes that everyone should strive to live in peace with others and respond to evil with good.
I look forward to our time together. Please pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the entire Calvary Chapel family.
In His Strong Love,
Pastor
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