A Living Service

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Romans' 2nd Section: (Truth in Practice)

B. Chapter Outline (Romans 12)

Key Passage: Romans 12:1-2

vv1-2(-3), The Reality of METAMORPHOSIS
vv3-16(-18), The Reality of MINISTRY
vv17-21, The Reality of MERCY

C. Parallel Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13:13
a. To Corinth as Reproof and Correction
b. To Rome as Reality in Christ

II. MOTIVATED SERVICE, v3
ALL OF GRACE: (1) Not high-minded; (2) Measure of faith
Phil 2:1-8

III. MUTUAL SERVICE, vv4-5
Eph 4:16; 1 Cor 12:25-26

IV. MANIFOLD SERVICE, vv6-16
vv6-8, Areas of Service;
vv9-16, Attitudes in Service

V. APPLICATIONS

1. Every Christian has each gift to one extent or another
   a. Which gifts in me bring Christ the greatest honor?
   b. Which gifts in me edify the brethren with the greatest blessing?
   c. What gifts in others allow me to serve in more effectively?
   d. Am I suited for this gift? Is grace magnified? or am I anxious? Does the exercise of this gift draw me near to Christ & make His Word clearer to my soul?