God's Dream for His Church | Romans 12

Key Takeaways

3 Characteristics of High-Impact Churches:

1. ____________ people are coming to Christ. (Matthew 28:19) – Jesus’ Purpose: Luke 19:10
2. ____________ people are growing to maturity. (Matthew 22:36-39) – Jesus’ Promise: John 15:5
3. Meeting significant ____________ in the community. (Matthew 25:35-36) – Jesus’ Heart: John 11:35

Romans 1–3: Sin – Our problem that separates us from God.
Romans 4–5: Salvation – God’s solution in the work of Jesus Christ on the cross.
Romans 6–8: Sanctification – Living your new life in God’s power and growing progressively in Christ-likeness.
Romans 9–11: Sovereignty – Living in confidence because God is in control and keeps all his promises.

What is a Romans 12 Christian?

A Grace-Based Relational Profile of an Authentic Follower of Jesus

1. Relationship with God
   ____________ to God
   “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God — this is your true and proper worship.” (Romans 12:1)

2. Relationship with the World
   ____________ from the World
   “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2)

3. Relationship with Yourself
   ____________ in Self-Assessment
   “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you...” (Romans 12:3-8)

4. Relationship with Believers
   ____________ in Love
   “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves...” (Romans 12:9-13)

5. Relationship with Nonbelievers
   ____________ Responding to Evil with Good
   “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse... Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:14-21)

Discussion Questions

1. Would you like to receive everything your Heavenly Father has planned for you by becoming a Romans 12 Christian?
2. Have you personally taken the step to be “all in” in your relationship with Christ?
3. How does surrender and being separate from the world’s values prepare you to get God’s best for your life? (See Psalm 84:11)
4. What “next step” would help you fulfill God’s dream for your life?
5. Who could help and support you as you take that next step of obedience?