This new Adult series is a 96-page, 13-lesson quarterly published by Mars Hill Press and Lambert Book House. It includes thought-provoking study material plus discussion questions.
The Christian Code, as presented in Romans 12, forms the practical heart of the Apostle Paul's theological masterpiece in his letter to the Romans. While the earlier chapters (1-11) delve deeply into profound doctrinal truths: such as justification by faith, baptism, God's sovereign plan of redemption, and the riches of His grace and mercy-chapter 12 marks a decisive shift to actionable living. Beginning with the pivotal "therefore" in verse 1, Paul urges believers to respond to God's mercies by offering their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which he describes as their true and proper worship. This chapter serves as a concise, grace-empowered guide for how followers of Christ should conduct themselves in everyday life.
Chapters
1. Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1-2)
2. Christian Community-(Romans 12:3–8)
3. Let Love Be Without Hypocrisy (Romans 12:9a)
4. Abhor What Is Evil; Cling to What Is Good (Romans 12:9b)
5. Kindly Affectionate - Brotherly Love That Honors and Prefers -(Romans 12:10)
6. A Spirit of Excellence - Not Lagging in Diligence, Fervent in Spirit, Serving the Lord (Romans 12:11).
7. The Christian Disposition - From Defeat to Kingdom Joy -(Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing in Hope)..
8. Patient in Tribulation (Romans 12:12).
9. Continuing Steadfastly in Prayer (Romans 12:12)
10. Given to Hospitality-(Romans 12:13).
11. Trusting God for Justice - Overcoming Evil with Good Through Forgiveness -(Romans 12:17-21)..
12. The Heart of True Community - Rejoice with Those Who Rejoice, Weep with Those Who Weep (Romans 12:15)......
13. Be of the Same Mind - The Mindset of Humility (Romans 12:16).
All scripture references use the ESV (English Standard Version).
