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Outline

Gospel belief leads to gospel behavior. In chapters 1-11, Paul has been declaring what the gospel is. Now, beginning in chapter 12, he describes what the gospel does. The apostle Paul’s goal in penning Romans was what he called “the obedience of faith.” The obedience that comes from faith. Or, obedience that is energized by faith. In other words, the gospel is good news that, if believed, creates a life of love that begins to heal the world.

I. STARTWITH GOD
Being right with God makes everything else right.

II. TRANSFORMING NOT CONFORMED
This world is not our home.

III. LIVING FROM MERCY
At the heart of the world is mercy, not natural selection.

IV. FERVENT NOT SLOTHFUL
Christianity is Spirit and fire.

V. DISCERNINGWHAT IS GOOD
Truth, goodness and beauty are not relative concepts.