Category Archives: Romans

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2, KJV 1900) As you read the last two blogs, you should have concluded that there is a marked difference between theContinue reading “Being Weird (Romans 12:2, Part 3)”

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2, KJV 1900) Yesterday I dealt with the issue of being conformed to an evil world system. This happens by influences ofContinue reading “Transformation (Romans 12:2, Part 2)”

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2, KJV 1900) In the early 70’s while attending Drexel University where I attained a B. S. in Mechanical Engineering, I tookContinue reading “No Conformation (Romans 12:2, Part 1)”

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Romans 12:1, ESV) When we think of worship, the first thing that comes to our minds is sitting in an assembly area with a group ofContinue reading “Sacrificial Worship (Romans 12:1)”

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Romans 12:1, ESV) On February 2nd, 1943 four military chaplains were aboard the Dorchester, a luxury ship converted to transport troops during the war. There wereContinue reading “Motivation for Being a Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1)”

“For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.” (Romans 11:36, KJV 1900) The Westminster Shorter Catechism was completed by the Westminster Assembly in 1647. The purpose of this document was to establish doctrinal standards for many Presbyterian churches. It was set up in aContinue reading “Give God Glory (Romans 11:33-36)”

““For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?”” (Romans 11:34–35, ESV) I have heard well intentioned believers say that they were serving God in order to pay Him back for their salvation. I have heardContinue reading “No Debtor’s Ethic (Romans 11:35)”

“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller?” (Romans 11:33–34, KJV 1900) I studied and met some very intelligent people in my day.Continue reading “Transcendent God (Romans 11:33-34)”

“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” (Romans 11:29, ESV) Have you ever been with someone who was indecisive? In leadership it is truly a problem. However, a closely related problem is that of being fickle. The old adage goes, “Don’t change canoes in the middle of the stream.” Now most ofContinue reading “No Fickleness (Romans 11:28-32)”

And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written, “The Deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob”; “and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.” (Romans 11:26–27, ESV) Many people throughout history have made predictions. I do not know of anyContinue reading “As It Was Written (Romans 11:26-27)”