Download - A Cure for Sin; Romans 12
A Cure for Sin; Romans 12
Eric MesseltTimberline Baptist ChurchJune 22, 2008
Introduction
Speaker: Eric Messelt- graduate from Western Seminary, Portland
Introduction
Sin is Bad
Introduction
Sin is BadA Cure for Sin?
Introduction
Sin is BadA Cure for Sin?Even incurable disease can
be treated
Problem of SinSpecifically, sin of Pride
Problem of SinSpecifically, sin of PrideAll religions see Pride as a
problem…
Seven Deadly Sins
PrideEnvyLustWrathSlothGluttonyGreed
Sin of Pride“Inordinate self love is the
cause of every sin” – Thomas Aquinas
Sin of Pride“Inordinate self love is the
cause of every sin” – Thomas Aquinas
Working definition: thinking more highly of yourself than you ought (Rom. 12:3)
Sin of Pride
“For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, …” 1Tim 4:10
Love of money causes all kinds of mischief!
Aquinas says that the cause of all sin is the first sin of Pride.
Famous Practitioners of Pride
Satan (Is. 14:13-15; Ezk. 28:15)
Famous Practitioners of Pride
Satan (Is. 14:13-15; Ezk. 28:15)Adam (Gen 3:4-6)
Famous Practitioners of Pride
Satan (Is. 14:13-15; Ezk. 28:15)Adam (Gen 3:4-6)Me (not so famous) – a fan of sin
for over 50 years!
Sin of Pride
Forgetting our place in the universe
Sin of Pride
Forgetting our place in the universe
Confusing the Creator – critter distinction
Sin of Pride
Forgetting our place in the universe
Confusing the Creator – critter distinction
Violation of the Greatest commandment
Romans 12
ContextAudience is mostly GentileImportant because of “Therefore”What went before linked to what is
coming
Romans 9 through 11
Theme of Grace
Romans 9 through 11
Theme of GraceGrace to IsraelGrace to Gentiles grafted into
God’s people
Romans 9 through 11
Theme of GraceGrace to IsraelGrace to Gentiles grafted into
God’s peopleGod is persistent to bless his sinful
people
Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God - your spiritual service of worship.
Romans 12:1
Paul urges them….
Romans 12:1
Paul urges them….Based on what went before
(“mercies”)
Romans 12:1
Paul urges them…. Based on what went before
(“mercies”) Because you God, Yahweh, is
gracious to you, you should live grace lives
Romans 12:1
Paul urges them…. Based on what went before (“mercies”) Because you God, Yahweh, is gracious
to you, you should live grace lives Main verb: “Present”
Romans 12:1
PresentThe whole you (“body”)
Romans 12:1
PresentThe whole you (“body”)Living Sacrifice
Romans 12:1
PresentThe whole you (“body”)Living SacrificeHoly (set apart)
Romans 12:1
Present!The whole you (“body”)Living SacrificeHoly (set apart)Pleasing to God
Romans 12:1
The argument:This is your “spiritual-
reasonable” service
Romans 12:1
“Reasonable”
Romans 12:1
“Reasonable”
Logikos
Romans 12:1
“Reasonable”
LogikosLogikos
Romans 12:1
“Reasonable”
LogikosLogikos
“Logical”
Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:2
Don’t be like the worldWe need to be changed,
transformedHow?
Change our mindsRepent!
Romans 12:2
Purpose?Glorify GodProve-test-confirm-approve God’s willThat it truly is
Good Acceptable Perfect
Romans 12:3-7
How do I battle the sin of Pride? By service
Specifically, service to the church
Romans 12:3-7
How do I battle the sin of Pride? By service
Specifically, service to the church Conclusion: each believer is
important to the whole body
Service Is Required
What are spiritual gifts for??What is a “servant?”
The Goal of Service
is NOT primarily about:getting things done, doing ministry, meeting needs
The Goal of Service
Primary: Glorifying God
Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (1Cor 10:31)
- that’s the goal of everything we do
The Goal of Service
Primary: Glorifying God Service is secondly about
developing Jesus-like hearts
The Goal of Service
Heart of Jesus:
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, …” (Mk. 10:45)
Point of Sermon
If you want to be like Jesus:Serve othersBe activeGet over yourself
Seven Deadly Sins
Pride
Envy
Lust
Wrath
Sloth
Gluttony
Greed
Seven Deadly Sins - Virtues
Pride Humility
Envy Kindness
Lust Chastity
Wrath Patience
Sloth Diligence
Gluttony Temperance
Greed Charity
Virtues
Service attacks both sloth and Pride
Virtues
Service attacks both sloth and Pride
When we practice virtues, We are “saved” (sanctified)We become more like Jesus
The Goal of Service
Primary: Glorifying God Service is secondly about
developing Jesus-like heartsThirdly, service does accomplish
ministry and meet needs
Service
PrivilegeTakes many formsSuppresses evil tendencies Important
Conclusion
How much do you really want to be like Jesus?
Blessings to you and yours in this next week.