Bible Study For July 19 2014
Book of Romans Chapter 12 (Consecration ) Bible Study
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We are going through the Word of God, live on Skype and on Video and Voice chat on Facebook. Everyone is welcome, we will have discussions and Prayer together as well. We hope to have you all Join us soon. Just inbox Brian or Zach. We will be getting started at 1:00 pm on Friday the 18th. Hope to see there. Times and dates are subject to Change but will let everyone know if it does.
Every person is made for the Lord our God and should always serve and Worship God. Those who chooses to live in sin, rejects God and is then hell bound. God's Word is clear on that. Always seek God in your lives and stay away from sin and evil. We are Saved when we keep the Cross as our focus, which means that you are remembering what Jesus Christ did at Calvary for us, which does not give us the license to sin no longer. You must present your Bodies to God as living sacrifice. You should keep God's Temple Holy and Clean before the Lord, which is the body that you are in. Do not be conformed to this world any longer and stop living as the sinners of Satan are, that goes for cursing, drinking, smoking, or anything else that is outside of God and that also includes living as a gay or as an lesbian, all of these things will keep you out of Heaven, if you do not come to Jesus Christ in repentance, at the Cross, you will not be forgiven. God, whom is Jesus Christ, then will not save you. Your sins is what sends you to hell, not God. When you give your life over to God, you need to give up your old ways bof living so you can grow closer to God and start living a brand new life, in the presents of God. You are living in the presents of God, no matter where you are at. The Ten commandments is of the Mosaic Law, Jesus Christ fulfilled that Law, when Jesus Died on the Cross at Calvary. However, we are under the New Covenant, which is Grace, the Grace of God, is how we are Saved. If you are a Christian, a Follower of Jesus Christ, Believe in what Jesus Christ and His Crucifixion, and have repented of all your sins, you then are covered by the Blood of Jesus Christ and are Saved by God's Grace. If you are Saved, you then would want to Obey God's Law and sin no more. You now then have no rights or the Licence to sin. You then will keep His commandments. If you are strictly hanging on to the Law of Moses only, you then better keep it and don't even break just one, if you do, you will go to hell for all eternity, because there is no Salvation offered up in the Mosaic Law. There are Churches who tells their congregations to keep the ten commandments, because they don't understand the Grace that God offers. Once again, if you are Saved by Grace, which is the New Covenant, you wouldn't want to break any Law of God. Lets get this study started.
Romans 12:1-21 (KJV)
1 I beseech you therefore, Brethren (I beg of you please), by the Mercies of God (all is given to the Believer, not because of merit on the Believer’s part, but strictly because of the “Mercy of God”), that you present your bodies a Living Sacrifice (the word “Sacrifice” speaks of the Sacrifice of Christ, and means that we cannot do this which the Holy Spirit demands unless our Faith is placed strictly in Christ and the Cross, which then gives the Holy Spirit latitude to carry out this great work within our lives), holy (that which the Holy Spirit Alone can do), acceptable unto God (actually means that a holy physical body, i.e., “temple,” is all that He will accept), which is your reasonable service. (Reasonable if we look to Christ and the Cross; otherwise impossible!) 2 And be not conformed to this world (the ways of the world): but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind (we must start thinking Spiritually, which refers to the fact that everything is furnished to us through the Cross, and is obtained by Faith and not works), that you may prove what is that good (is put to the test and finds that the thing tested meets the specifications laid down), and acceptable, and Perfect, Will of God (presents that which the Holy Spirit is attempting to bring about within our lives, and can only be obtained by ever making the Cross the Object of our Faith). 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me (refers to Paul’s Apostleship given by the Grace of God [Eph. 3:8]), to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think (Israel had fallen, and the reason at least in part was because of this very thing — a prideful, unscriptural evaluation of themselves); but to think soberly (don’t be high-minded), according as God has dealt to every man the measure of Faith (this is given by the Holy Spirit at conversion). 4 For as we have many members in one body (refers to every person who is in the Body of Christ), and all members have not the same office (a mode of acting or function): 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ (speaks of the unity which ought to be prevalent within the Body), and every one members one of another (in effect, says that whatever is true according to one is also true according to the other; this does not speak of “offices,” but rather being a member of the Body). 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us (speaks of different “Gifts” or “Offices”), whether Prophecy, let us Prophesy according to the proportion of Faith (has to do with “the measure of Faith”); 7 Or Ministry (one who serves), let us wait on our Ministering (would have been better translated, “let us Minister according to the proportion of Faith”): or he who teaches, on teaching (carries the same idea; it is a wise man who stays within the sphere of service for which God, the Holy Spirit, has fitted him, and does not invade some other field of service for which he is not fitted); 8 Or he who exhorts, on exhortation: he who gives, let him do it with simplicity (proclaims “giving” as a “Gift” or “Office”); he who rules, with diligence (a position of authority); he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness (the Holy Spirit says that this is a “Gift” as well). 9 Let love be without dissimulation (real, not feigned or hypocritical). Abhor that which is evil (the Christian is to express his hatred of evil by a withdrawal from it and a loathing of it); cleave to that which is good (fasten, and firmly). 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love (speaks of the Brotherhood of Believers, which is even closer than the blood ties of relatives who aren’t saved); in honour preferring one another (the respect shown another, which is measured by one’s evaluation of another); 11 Not slothful in business (must be done with fervency, diligence, and attention to detail, with responsibility); fervent in Spirit (should have been translated, “fervent in the Holy Spirit”; looking to the Spirit constantly for leading and guidance); serving the Lord (serving Him in everything we do); 12 Rejoicing in hope (constantly rejoicing in the sphere of hope, always believing God); patient in tribulation (to remain under the test in a God-honoring manner; not seeking to escape it, but eager to learn the lessons it was sent to teach); continuing instant in prayer (the idea is that we pray about everything continually, and be quick to do so); 13 Distributing to the necessity of Saints (pertains to concern and generosity); given to hospitality (kindness toward all, even strangers). 14 Bless them which persecute you (speak well of such a one): bless, and curse not (the Christian is to only bless, and not pronounce judgment on others, even our most strident enemies; we must leave judgment to the Lord). 15 Rejoice with them who do rejoice (speaks of the Believer being sincerely glad for the Blessings of others), and weep with them who weep (expresses the Believer being sincerely sorry for and with those who experience tribulation and sorrow). 16 Be of the same mind one toward another (have the same mind toward all, whether great or small, rich or poor). Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate (the manner in which a Believer treats a person who occupies the lowest station of life [whatever that might be] when no one else is seeing or hearing shows what you are). Be not wise in your own conceits (proclaims the antipathy felt by the Apostle to every sort of spiritual aristocracy, and to every caste-distinction within the Church). 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil (we are not to repay evil in like kind, but rather with the very opposite). Provide things honest in the sight of all men (the Christian is exhorted to take careful forethought that his manner of life and his outward expression conforms to, and is honestly representative of, what he is, a Child of God). 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men (the Believer has no control over the conduct of another, but the idea is that the initiative in disturbing the peace is never to lie with the Christian). 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves (proclaims action respecting fellow human beings), but rather give place unto wrath (speaks of God’s Wrath, and means to leave room for it and not take God’s proper Work out of His Hands): for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the Lord ([Lev. 19:18] the righting of wrong is to be committed to the Lord). 20 Therefore if your enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink (we should treat our enemies with goodness): for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head (coals of fire were taken from the Brazen Altar, a Type of the Cross, and placed on the Altar of Incense; the Cross diverted judgment to intercession, of which the Altar of Incense was a type; by showing kindness to an enemy, we are diverting judgment, and showing mercy which God has shown us). 21 Be not overcome of evil (don’t meet evil with evil, which only breeds more evil), but overcome evil with good (the initiative has changed from evil to good).
1 I beseech you therefore, Brethren (I beg of you please), by the Mercies of God (all is given to the Believer, not because of merit on the Believer’s part, but strictly because of the “Mercy of God”), that you present your bodies a Living Sacrifice (the word “Sacrifice” speaks of the Sacrifice of Christ, and means that we cannot do this which the Holy Spirit demands unless our Faith is placed strictly in Christ and the Cross, which then gives the Holy Spirit latitude to carry out this great work within our lives), holy (that which the Holy Spirit Alone can do), acceptable unto God (actually means that a holy physical body, i.e., “temple,” is all that He will accept), which is your reasonable service. (Reasonable if we look to Christ and the Cross; otherwise impossible!) 2 And be not conformed to this world (the ways of the world): but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind (we must start thinking Spiritually, which refers to the fact that everything is furnished to us through the Cross, and is obtained by Faith and not works), that you may prove what is that good (is put to the test and finds that the thing tested meets the specifications laid down), and acceptable, and Perfect, Will of God (presents that which the Holy Spirit is attempting to bring about within our lives, and can only be obtained by ever making the Cross the Object of our Faith). 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me (refers to Paul’s Apostleship given by the Grace of God [Eph. 3:8]), to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think (Israel had fallen, and the reason at least in part was because of this very thing — a prideful, unscriptural evaluation of themselves); but to think soberly (don’t be high-minded), according as God has dealt to every man the measure of Faith (this is given by the Holy Spirit at conversion). 4 For as we have many members in one body (refers to every person who is in the Body of Christ), and all members have not the same office (a mode of acting or function): 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ (speaks of the unity which ought to be prevalent within the Body), and every one members one of another (in effect, says that whatever is true according to one is also true according to the other; this does not speak of “offices,” but rather being a member of the Body). 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us (speaks of different “Gifts” or “Offices”), whether Prophecy, let us Prophesy according to the proportion of Faith (has to do with “the measure of Faith”); 7 Or Ministry (one who serves), let us wait on our Ministering (would have been better translated, “let us Minister according to the proportion of Faith”): or he who teaches, on teaching (carries the same idea; it is a wise man who stays within the sphere of service for which God, the Holy Spirit, has fitted him, and does not invade some other field of service for which he is not fitted); 8 Or he who exhorts, on exhortation: he who gives, let him do it with simplicity (proclaims “giving” as a “Gift” or “Office”); he who rules, with diligence (a position of authority); he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness (the Holy Spirit says that this is a “Gift” as well). 9 Let love be without dissimulation (real, not feigned or hypocritical). Abhor that which is evil (the Christian is to express his hatred of evil by a withdrawal from it and a loathing of it); cleave to that which is good (fasten, and firmly). 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love (speaks of the Brotherhood of Believers, which is even closer than the blood ties of relatives who aren’t saved); in honour preferring one another (the respect shown another, which is measured by one’s evaluation of another); 11 Not slothful in business (must be done with fervency, diligence, and attention to detail, with responsibility); fervent in Spirit (should have been translated, “fervent in the Holy Spirit”; looking to the Spirit constantly for leading and guidance); serving the Lord (serving Him in everything we do); 12 Rejoicing in hope (constantly rejoicing in the sphere of hope, always believing God); patient in tribulation (to remain under the test in a God-honoring manner; not seeking to escape it, but eager to learn the lessons it was sent to teach); continuing instant in prayer (the idea is that we pray about everything continually, and be quick to do so); 13 Distributing to the necessity of Saints (pertains to concern and generosity); given to hospitality (kindness toward all, even strangers). 14 Bless them which persecute you (speak well of such a one): bless, and curse not (the Christian is to only bless, and not pronounce judgment on others, even our most strident enemies; we must leave judgment to the Lord). 15 Rejoice with them who do rejoice (speaks of the Believer being sincerely glad for the Blessings of others), and weep with them who weep (expresses the Believer being sincerely sorry for and with those who experience tribulation and sorrow). 16 Be of the same mind one toward another (have the same mind toward all, whether great or small, rich or poor). Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate (the manner in which a Believer treats a person who occupies the lowest station of life [whatever that might be] when no one else is seeing or hearing shows what you are). Be not wise in your own conceits (proclaims the antipathy felt by the Apostle to every sort of spiritual aristocracy, and to every caste-distinction within the Church). 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil (we are not to repay evil in like kind, but rather with the very opposite). Provide things honest in the sight of all men (the Christian is exhorted to take careful forethought that his manner of life and his outward expression conforms to, and is honestly representative of, what he is, a Child of God). 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men (the Believer has no control over the conduct of another, but the idea is that the initiative in disturbing the peace is never to lie with the Christian). 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves (proclaims action respecting fellow human beings), but rather give place unto wrath (speaks of God’s Wrath, and means to leave room for it and not take God’s proper Work out of His Hands): for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the Lord ([Lev. 19:18] the righting of wrong is to be committed to the Lord). 20 Therefore if your enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink (we should treat our enemies with goodness): for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head (coals of fire were taken from the Brazen Altar, a Type of the Cross, and placed on the Altar of Incense; the Cross diverted judgment to intercession, of which the Altar of Incense was a type; by showing kindness to an enemy, we are diverting judgment, and showing mercy which God has shown us). 21 Be not overcome of evil (don’t meet evil with evil, which only breeds more evil), but overcome evil with good (the initiative has changed from evil to good).
Ephesians 3:8 (KJV)
8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all Saints, is this Grace given (humility is made evident here, which can only be made possible by the Cross, through which Grace comes to us), that I should Preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ (the “riches of Christ” come to us exclusively by and through the Cross, and are inexhaustible, with greater and greater enlargement which will last forever);
8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all Saints, is this Grace given (humility is made evident here, which can only be made possible by the Cross, through which Grace comes to us), that I should Preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ (the “riches of Christ” come to us exclusively by and through the Cross, and are inexhaustible, with greater and greater enlargement which will last forever);
Leviticus 19:18 (KJV)
18 You shall not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbour as yourself: I am the LORD (fulfills the second half of the entirety of the Ten Commandments).
18 You shall not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbour as yourself: I am the LORD (fulfills the second half of the entirety of the Ten Commandments).
Any person who is evil in any way, is subject for hell and not Heaven. Over come all evil with good and don't fall into Satan's trap. don't give evil the authority over you. A Child of God is protected from all unrighteousness and will go to Heaven if anything bad happens to him or her, because they are covered by the Loving Grace of God. If you are not Saved and would like to pray or prayer request, we will be Glad to Pray with you. We Pray and hope that you will come to know the Love of God and get Saved. Lets Pray
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