Paul is getting intensely practical now. In fact, beginning with Romans 12:1, Paul departs from theoretical doctrine and embarks on making our faith practical. He does this in all his letters. Watch for it. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what …
Word Study Gems
Bible Gem 255 – Kindness / Mercy (Rom 12:8)
And if you have a gift for showing mercy (kindness) to others, do it gladly. Romans 12:8 Note the subtlety here. Mercy is not actually a gift. It is what we receive from God. We are the ones who are recipients of His mercy. Paul …
Bible Gem 254 – Leadership (Rom 12:8)
If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. Romans 12:8 There are two very interesting words in these few words. προϊστάμενος and σπουδῇ. προϊστάμενος [proistēmi] to stand before, that is, (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise: – maintain, be …
Bible Gem 252 – Giving (Rom 12:8)
If it is giving, give generously Romans 12:8 ἁπλότης [haplotēs] singleness, sincerity (without self seeking), generosity (copious bestowal), bountifulness, liberal (-ity), simplicity, singleness. There have been commentators who think this is a technical term for a church office or a church officer. The giving department, …
Bible Gem 243 – According to the Measure of Faith (Rom 12:3)
For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you. Romans …
Bible Gem 242 – Having the Right View of Yourself (Rom 12:3)
For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you. Romans …
Bible Gem 241 – Going from Wrong to Right Thinking (Rom 12:3)
For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you. Romans …
Bible Gem 240 – Proving / Determining the Will of God (Rom 12:2)
(AMP) so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you]. (GNB) Then you will be able to know the will of …
Bible Gem 239 – Undergoing Metamorphosis (Rom 12:2)
(AMP) but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], (GNB) but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. (ISV) but continually be transformed by the renewing of your minds …
Bible Gem 237 – Don’t Conform; Transform, Renew Your Mind (Rom 12:2)
Rom 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but continually be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God’s will is-what is proper, pleasing, and perfect.” There are some interesting words in this verse: conform, …