...living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformecl to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind; that you may approve the will of God, which is gocd, and acceptable, and perfect. Also, by the favor which is given...

..."spiritual" refers to the operation of the Holy Spirit within us. Paul teaches the same in Rom. 12:1, "Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and...acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." "Spiritual worship" is a worship in which the spirit knows and takes hold of God, as it does when it...

...this present evil Age. The same truth is set forth in Romans 12: 2: "Do not be conformed to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God." How can we live in the midst of the evil Age and not...

...learn that Christianity is nothing else than a life that is certain of the mercy of God. Rom. 12:2: "That you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Therefore, the Sophists will say that there is no reason why we should fear. This is right. If fear...

...ethics or specific ethical problems. Following a general statement that Christians should present their "bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship," Paul proceeds to comment on various aspects of Christian behavior. Christian service should express...

...apostle Paul expressed it this way: "I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and...will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect" (Rom. 12:1-2). A twofold response is involved in this appeal, both a firm initial decision — "present...

...inner meaning should be remembered. This is clearly stated in Romans xii, 1 : 'I appeal to you ... to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and...acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship' (RSV). The addition of the adjective 'spiritual' seems to be in contrast with Romans ix, 4 where Israel's...

..."perfecting holiness" literally means "bringing holiness to its goal." The same point is made in Romans 12:2: "Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. . . ." "Be transformed" is in the present tense, meaning "be continually, progressively transformed."...

...33:10-11.) To Marry or Not to Marry I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and...will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. — Rom. 12:1-2 Our son is a college student, and during his vacations at home he tells us a lot about...

...quoting the verses of Romans 12: 1-2: "I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and...of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." After having spoken about the salvation of world and man (the "mercies of God") in Romans 1-11, Paul...