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In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we have been looking at the very beginning of chapter 12 where the Apostle Paul exhorts Christians to “present your bodies a living sacrifice” to God. As we’ll hear today, part of that surrender involves what Paul calls “the renewing of your mind.” Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 12, verse 2, and explains why “Your Mind Matters.”

Last time, in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we began looking at the first verse of chapter 12 where the Apostle Paul says, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” As we have heard, this verse beautifully explains what the ultimate act of worship for a Christian is to be ... the unreserved surrender of your heart and soul to Jesus. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he continues our study of Romans chapter 12, verse 1, and tells us more about “The Supreme Act of Worship.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we now come to chapter 12 where the Apostle Paul so beautifully explains what the ultimate act of worship for a Christian is to be … and that is the complete surrender of your heart and soul to Jesus. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 12, verse 1, and tells us more about “The Supreme Act of Worship.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we have been looking at chapter 11 where the Apostle Paul takes time to vindicate God's faithfulness both to His Word and to His people Israel. Last time, we heard that there will be a future glorious restoration of the Jewish people, as a nation, to their God through faith in Jesus Christ ... but, not until something else happens first. What is that? The "fullness of the Gentiles must come in," which will happen when the last Gentile who will receives Jesus as Lord and Savior, and the body of Christ is complete. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 11, verse 26, and continues to ask the question: “What About the Jews?”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we have been looking at chapter 11 where the Apostle Paul takes time to vindicate God's faithfulness both to His Word and to His people Israel with three points. First we heard that God hasn't completely rejected His chosen people, as evidenced by the remnant of Jews who have accepted and continue to receive Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. Secondly, we heard that their rejection as a people and nation is only temporary. Today, we'll take a look at Paul's third point, that there will be a future glorious restoration of the Jewish people, as a nation, to their God through faith in Jesus Christ. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 11, verse 25, and continues to ask the question: “What About the Jews?”

Last time, in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we started looking at chapter 11 where the Apostle Paul takes time to vindicate God's faithfulness both to His Word and to His people, Israel, with three points. So far, we've heard that one evidence that God hasn't completely rejected His chosen people is that some Jews were being saved in Paul's day, just as a remnant of Jews have continued to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior ever since. Today, we'll hear the second point, that their rejection as a people and nation is only temporary. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 11, verse 11, and continues to ask the question: “What About the Jews?”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we now come to chapter 11 where the Apostle Paul takes time to vindicate God's faithfulness both to His Word and to His people, Israel, with three points, the first of which we'll look at today: one evidence that God hasn't completely rejected His chosen people is that some Jews were being saved in Paul's day, just as a remnant of Jews have continued to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior ever since. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 11, verse 1, and asks the question: “What About the Jews?”

So far in our study of chapter 10 of the Book of Romans, we’ve heard that every believer has a vital role in sharing the simple, yet life-changing truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ with non-believers. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 10, verse 16, and tells us more about our “Call to Witness.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, in chapter 10 the Apostle Paul has been making it clear that the gospel of Jesus Christ is a simple message that is simple to receive, and that God is involved in every step of the process. Now Paul goes on to tell us about how that gospel message is to be shared. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 10, verse 14, and gives us “A Call to Witness.”

In chapter 9 of our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, the Apostle Paul made it clear that if you believe in Jesus Christ for salvation, it means that God chose you … you didn’t choose Him. Even so, as we heard last time when we started looking at chapter 10, Paul goes on to explains that we are not senseless pawns in the operation of our own salvation. We each have an important part to play. So far we’ve heard what our part does NOT include … and that includes a religious fervency that is based on adherence to rules and traditions. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 10, verse 3, and tells us more about what “Doing Our Part” means when it comes to salvation … and what doing our part is not.

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we come now to chapter 10 where the Apostle Paul emphasizes the simplicity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by first using the nation of Israel as an example of missing the mark, of having a misguided zeal for traditions rather than a sincere and saving heart for God. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 10, verse 1, and tells us what “Doing Our Part” means when it comes to salvation … and what doing our part is not.

Last time, in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we started looking at chapter 9 where the Apostle Paul deals head on with a teaching that has long been debated by Christians, and that is the doctrine of predestination versus election. In other words, does God alone choose those whom He will save? Or do people choose to believe or not believe, regardless of God’s choice? Last time, Pastor Brian reminded is that God is still being faithful to His Word today, particularly in regard to Israel, who as a people, have largely turned away from God by rejecting His Son; clearly, God has is not done with Israel. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 9, verse 14, and encourages us to “Let God Be God.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we come now to chapter 9 where the Apostle Paul deals head on with a teaching that has long been debated by Christians, and that is the doctrine of predestination versus election. In other words, does God alone choose those whom He will save? Or do people choose to believe or not believe, regardless of God’s choice? Who is responsible for a person’s salvation anyway? Let’s join Pastor Brian now and find out as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 9, verse 1, and encourages us to “Let God Be God.”

Last time, in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we began to look at the last part of chapter 8, where we are told in verse 31 that “if God is for us,” no one can successfully come against us. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 8, verse 31, and tells us three more reasons why that is unquestionably true for “The Conquering Christian.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we come now to the last part of chapter 8, where we are told in verse 31 that “if God is for us,” no one can successfully come against us. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 8, verse 31, and tells us three reasons why that is unquestionably true for “The Conquering Christian.”

Last time, in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we started to look at one of the most encouraging passages in the entire Bible, Romans 8:28, where we are told that, for God’s children, all things work together for good. So far, Pastor Brian has told us the first of four comforting truths that he sees in that declaration, and that first truth is that God has made a promise concerning His children in that passage, and it is to be claimed and not ignored! Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 8, verse 28, and tells us three more comforting truths about the fact that whatever happens to born-again believers in Jesus, “It’s All for Good.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we now come to one of the most encouraging passages in the entire Bible, Romans 8:28, where we are told that, for God’s children, all things work together for good. How can that be when things happen in life that can in no wise be classified as “good”? Let’s join Pastor Brian now and find out as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 8, verse 28, and assures us that whatever may happen in a born-again Christian’s life, “It’s All for Good.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we are in chapter 8 where Paul has been telling us that, in addition to the joy involved with walking by the Spirit, born-again believers can expect something else as part and parcel of life as a Christian: suffering. Really? Yes! Even so, Paul offers three words of encouragement in the midst of suffering. Last time we heard about the first one, that we have incomparable glory waiting for us just ahead! Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 8, verse 19, and gives us two more words of encouragement about experiencing both the “Agony and the Ecstasy” of the Spirit-Filled life.

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we are in chapter 8 where Paul has talking about living lives that are led by the Holy Spirit, and encouraging us about our relationship with God as His dearly loved children. In the midst of that, Paul goes on to tell us another ingredient of leading a Spirit-filled life: suffering. Really? Yes! Expect it. And, yes, by encouraged by it. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 8, verse 18, and tells us about “The Agony and the Ecstasy” of living the Spirit-Filled life.

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, Paul has been giving us four evidences to affirm to us that we are sons of God, adopted by Him. So far, we have heard that God’s kids will be led by the Holy Spirit, and started to hear about the “spirit of adoption” that born-again believers are given, the one that makes us cry out to our Heavenly Father as “Abba” or “Daddy,” filled with love and affection. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 8, verse 16, and gives more evidences to reveal “Who Are the Sons of God?”