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Nothing but the Blood of Jesus
Prior Week
Conflict reveals character, and resolving it requires repentance.
Good reminder from Pastor Micah on Sunday from Luke 15.
Thomas Watson: “Gospel repentance is a grace of God’s Spirit whereby a sinner is inwardly humbled and visibly reformed (or outwardly changed).
six ingredients of gospel repentance: (1) sight of sin, (2) sorrow for sin, (3) confession of sin, (4) shame for sin, (5) hatred for sin, (6) turning from sin.
Principle
Christian relationships require gospel-fueled, sacrificial, ongoing, intentional, effort.
Passage
Romans 12:9-13
Paul is writing to Christians in Rome (1:7).
Romans 1-11 is Paul unpacking the realities of the gospel.
Everyone needs it!
Romans 12 onward is our response to the gospel.
Evidenced in every area of our lives.
Immediate context speaks to spiritual gifts and theres some crossover, but our section seems not to focus on giftedness of individual Christians, but rather faithfulness of all Christians.
Our giftedness is the specialty which God has given to us.
But as in every area of life there are basics that everyone should master.
That’s what we’re looking at tonight.
We all should aspire to excel in our specialty as God has gifted us, but never to the neglect of faithfulness in the basics of Christian life.
This isn’t an exhaustive list in verses 9-13, but it has plenty for us to cover and discuss tonight with a focus on relating to each other in every day living.
Then next week we’ll look at relating to each other in the highs and lows of life which is more the focus of verses 14-21.
But first....
1.
What basic Christian disciplines do you think we need to have in place if we want to have good relationships with each other?
at least...
:: daily bible - Josh 1:8, Ps 19:7-14, Ps 119:9-11, 1 Pet 2:1-2, 2 Tim 3:16-17.
:: daily prayer - Rm 12:12, 1 Thess 5:17, Heb 4:15-16.
:: frequent gathering - Heb 10:24-25.
“9 Let love be genuine.
Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
false love cares more about self.
Agape love cares more for the other person, even when it is costly to self.
Also on the heals of spiritual giftedness.
Our gifts are used as a means of loving others inside the church
abhor = hatred.
Christians hate what is evil (killing the unborn, distortion of marriage, sin of all types that is an offense to God).
hold fast = cling to it, don’t let it go.
Good = according to God’s standard found in His word.
2. In what ways can we show love to a fellow believer?
:: forgive as we’ve been forgiven, speak truth, confront sin, speak edifying words, pursue purity in life and speech.
Eph 4:25-5:4.
3. How do we show love to unbelievers?
:: show them good works - Mt 5:16.
:: don’t join their sinful living - 1 Pet 4:4-5.
:: don’t argue about God’s existence - Rom 1:18-23.
:: proclaim the gospel to them - Rom 1:16-17.
10 Love one another with brotherly affection.
Outdo one another in showing honor.
phileo love = friendship, brotherly affection.
Genuine liking of the other person, not sacrifice because you have to, but because you like them and really want to care for them.
race to the bottom.
“one up” in honoring others, not boasting about self.
4. How can we grow in affection for believers that we think are “weird” or “odd”?
:: remember they are our siblings in Christ—sinners like you and I - Eph 2:1-3.
:: remember they are made in God’s image & look for how they reflect God - Gen 1:27.
:: honoring someone doesn’t mean you have to spend all your time with them.
5. What place does friendship with unbelievers have in our lives?
:: necessary for evangelism - Mt 28:19.
:: be careful they don’t negatively influence you - Ps 1.
11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
contrast of lazy zeal & fervent spirit - Acts 18:25 Apollos fervent in spirit.
What was the fruit of Apollos fervency?
serve the Lord = doulos (slave) of the Lord from the moment of salvation.
Sense of obedience out of love, but also duty of a slave to master - Luke 17:7-10, Rom 12:1.
6.
How can “fervent in spirit” be misunderstood or applied wrongly?
:: fake emotions thinking we have to conjure it up, rather than a passion that comes about from relationship with Christ.
:: fear of showing emotion thinking we’ll be judged by others.
:: what makes a sports fan zealous or fervent?
7. What are some temptations we may face when we pursue “obedience” and “duty” to the Lord?
:: legalism - thinking our works earn God’s favor or acceptance - Mt 5:20.
:: self-righteousness - looking down on others who aren’t as outwardly ‘righteous’ as we think we are - Lk 18:11-12.
:: doing it in our own strength instead of spirit-filled - Eph 5:18.
12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
rejoice... = our ongoing perspective should be influenced by the reality of what we look forward to (being with Christ), not what we are facing right now - Phil 1:6.
be patient... = persevere even when distress, oppression or affliction are brought about by outward circumstances - 2 Cor 4:16-18.
be constant… = ongoing prayer, not just when we have a need.
Think relationship—open lines of communication - Heb 4:16.
8. What practical things can we do to help each other live out these choices (rejoice, patience, constant)?
:: encouraging messages – text, email, phone call.
:: get to know each other – meals, coffee, patio, SG.
:: humble to ask for help when needed.
13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.”
contribute… = take an interest in or share in the needs of the saints.
This is helping one another with the practical needs of life.
eg: meal train, financial aid.
Paul doesn’t say to what extent or give a dollar value.
seek... = ready and willing to welcome strangers into our home in order to minister to them - Heb 13:2.
9. What role does the local church play in meeting the needs of the saints?
What about us as individuals?
:: no formula for giving.
God cares about our heart - 2 Cor 9:6-7.
:: support starts in our own family - 1 Tim 5:8.
:: church supports those who have no family - 1 Tim 5:9-16.
:: support those who teach us the word - 1 Tim 5:17-18.
10.
What are some practical tips for being ready to show hospitality to others?
:: stay within the means God has provided you.
You’re not called to be someone else.
:: don’t compare with how others do it, but learn from them what you can apply.
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