Extreme Makeover: Christian Life Edition

Romans 12.2 Extreme Makeover: Christian Life Edition

  God's plan for the total transformation of your life

A. WHY IS THIS WORK NEEDED?

 1.  There is a problem

      a.  Well built  [Gen 1-2]
      b.  Ruined by the first owner  [Rom 5.12ff]
      c.  Damage done by us  [Rom 3.23]
      d.  Damage done by others

 2.  There is a serious problem

      a.  Every part damaged  [Rom 3.13-18]
      b.  Deep damage
      c.  Condemned

B. WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?

 1.  A change in ownership  [Rom 3.21-26]

 2.  Invite the work to begin  [Rom 12.1]

C. HOW IS THE WORK GOING TO BE DONE?

 1.  Get rid of all that is old and bad:  not conformed to this world

      a.  Lev 18.1-4
      b.  Mat 6.7-8
      c.  Psa 1.1

 2.  Put in what is new:  be transformed by the renewal of your mind

      Psa 1.2

D. WHAT'S THE GOAL? A life lived in God's will

 a.  Know yourself  [Rom 12.3]
 b.  Know your place  [Rom 12.4-5]
 c.  Know your part  [Rom 12.6-8]
 d.  Know how to help others  [Rom 12.9ff]

John Olson