June 12, 2012
How do we know that a local church is built on a firm, biblical foundation? Can we judge this by looking at its structure or perceived success? Turning to Romans 12, Alistair Begg reminds us how the apostle Paul established churches: by ensuring they were grounded in the Gospel and shaped by God’s grace. When this happens, the people of a local church are transformed, committed in both body and mind, and conformed to God’s will rather than the spirit of the age.
1zI appeal to you therefore, brothers,1 by the mercies of God, ato present your bodies bas a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.2 2cDo not be conformed to this world,3 but be transformed by dthe renewal of your mind, that by testing you may ediscern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.4
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