(For full messages Read Romans 12:2 Transfiguration). We should find great comfort in knowing that the Lord has given us the resources to live above society's level of degradation. 3God has given me grace to speak a warning about pride. Moved by the "expulsive power of a new affection (read classic sermon by Thomas Chalmers)," it becomes easy for the soul to say with Paul: God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world (Gal 6:14-note). (Romans 12 - William Barclay's Daily Study Bible). You can think even while you are working. We all with unveiled faces reflectingas a mirror doesthe glory of the Lord, are changed . In other words, our problem is not so much the evil in society as it is our lack of discernment and self-control. J C Ryle notes that the believer who seeks to redeem this short time on earth must be fully aware of the continual need to "fight the world. To conform ourselves to the ways of this present evil age (Ga 1:4) is to be unfaithful to the One whom the world has rejected but whom we confess as our Lord and Savior. The opposite of being conformed to this world is being transformed by the renewing of your mind. It's the same mindset that's behind the slogan: "If it feels good, do it." Look back and see how God's perfect will has, in previous instances, reigned supreme in all points, for your good. The eyes of the LORD are searching to and fro throughout the earth (2Chr 16:9) for men and women who will not be conformed but rather transformed by the Holy Spirit into the image of Jesus Christ. In one aspect, it is self-surrender; in another, it is growing transformation (Ro 12:2). Walk up to the light you have faithfully and tenderly, yielding yourself in an unreserved surrender to obey all that the Lord has spoken. Radiate with the glow of the Holy Spirit and let him fill you with excitement as you serve him. I've been asked to review the book by Brian Simmons, Romans: Grace and Glory, Translated from Greek and Aramaic Texts (Racine: BroadStreet, 2017).This is part of Simmons' wider project known as The Passion Translation (2015). oh, fatal delusion! 11Be enthusiastic to serve the Lord, keeping your passion toward him boiling hot! But even apart from having any peculiar temptation to make a wide breach like this, our social ties, our daily occupation, the friends and relations whom we love in the flesh, all, through their power over our natural affections, draw us aside from time to time into this worldly conformity. When the writer (of Psalm 77) began to do that, then the answer came. We don't want to think about events. A few years ago Hines had an opportunity to sing the role that he had always wanted to sing. Verses 1-2 The apostle having closed the part of his epistle wherein he argues and proves various doctrines which are practically applied, here urges important duties from gospel principles. I applaud the life and ministry of Brian Simmons! Father in heaven, still and focus my mind, quiet my heart, and fill me with Your thoughts throughout this day. if you walk in the light of Gods Word. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 2 Chronicles (cp notes on "two masters" in Matthew 6:24 (note). In this process, the eye's perception of color changes as well. Has a dear partner been snatched from your embrace? Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. The first questions cannot be "How do I feel?" All injunctions that proceed merely from men in Divine things are unacceptable to God. Beloved, there is no "middle ground", no neutral territory - if you are a follower of Christ, you are either a conformer or a transformer! . James further warns us of the danger of "Friendship of the world (Ja 4:4). But when the mind is transformed by the Spirit of God, you no longer look at people that way. as much as lieth in you--or, "dependeth on you." The "world's view" impregnates mankind, molding, corrupting and degrading and in the process affecting all culture and every institution. cooperate with Your work in me. Love and obey the Lord every day, and He will unfold your future. and be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what [is] the will of God -- the good, and acceptable, and perfect. Job In the Scriptures it is called "the mind of Christ," {1Co 2:16}. Farmers in Zentsuji, Japan, are preparing full-grown watermelons for shipmentonly these are no ordinary melons, they're square! Is the path that we should take; 12And so, dear brothers and sisters,[a] I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. And not only do, but study and take care to do, that which is amiable and creditable, and recommends religion to all with whom you converse. Then you will learn to know Gods will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Conformed (4964) (suschematizo [word study] from sun/syn = together with + schema = external form, appearance) means to form according to a pattern or mold, to fashion alike, to conform to the same pattern outwardly. Gods marvelous grace imparts to each one of us varying gifts. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. June 2018 I like J. Romans 12:2 (GNTA) That's why in Romans 12:2 we are told not to be "conformed to this world," but to be "transformed by the renewing of [our] mind." He asked, "What is this?" They are buried twice; their hearts are buried in the earth before their bodies. The boys did not know there was anything wrong with the peals, and quite unconsciously they had copied their pitch. If you really feel that way, you don't have to sing; we'll get someone else. Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship. The goal is to replace unthinking routine with fresh awareness and new focus. Romans 12:1-2 (TPT) "Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God's marvelous mercies? You cannot gain it while you commune with sinners. It means thorough good will; not, bless them when at prayer, and curse them at other times; but bless them always, and curse not at all. 1Pet 4:2 (1Pe 4:1) so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. (8) What would the world be, if it were filled with Christians having but one object in life, high above every other--to "serve the Lord"--and throwing into this service "alacrity" in the discharge of all duties, and abiding "warmth of spirit" ( Romans 12:11 )! Jas 4:4 You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? More of His holy will discern; Was your dear child taken away? It is produced by the renewing of the mind, and by that only. We have, day by day, to work at the task of removing the superfluities that mask its outlines. Stated another way this renewal as used here in Romans 12:2 depicts an essential change in character of your thinking - you can now think a way that heretofore was not possible. God takes us as we are but never leaves us that way. The Aramaic can be translated "Those who are in the flesh see him only in the flesh, but those who are in the Spirit see him in the . And so, we come to You now desiring, not only to know the truth, but that the truth might possess our lives. 3 Your presence releases a fragrance so pleasingover and over poured out. We must not only do that which is good, but we must cleave to it. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. First, the positive, then the negative nonconformity to the world, and finally the positive again, "Be ye transformed." What I love about The Passion Translation, https://www.thepassiontranslation.com/testimonial/bianca-juarez-olthoff/, "Having studied New Testament in Germany on a Fulbright Scholarship, I grew to marvel at the pithiness of Martin Luthers translation (1534) of the Bible into German. Romans 12:2 Context. He said, He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6). in its wide sense for the whole soul. "Love not the world" 1John 2:15. To know beyond doubt what I ought to do, and knowing, to have no hesitation or reluctance in doing it, seems to me to be heaven upon earth, and the man that has it needs but little more. Every Christian will be tested by this reality. One master word, for the whole Christian life, as we then saw, is sacrifice (See sermon entitled - Romans 12:1 The Sacrifice of the Body), self-surrender, and that to God. Romans 12 The Passion Translation (TPT) The Transforming Power of the Gospel Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God's marvelous. Like the Living Bible that sprung forth in the days of the Jesus Movement, this translation bursts forth from the womb of this present revival. with diligence--with earnest purpose. that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Phillips: Touchstone). This transformation and renewing of our minds takes place as we behold the glory of God, choosing to spend time in His presence meditating on His Word day and night! The Christian with a renewed mind will know how to walk through life with an understanding of the will of God and will be able to obey him. Let's make it today. David C. McCasland, O Lord, You see what's in my heart The preposition "sun" in this compound verb denotes a personal assimilation to or conformity with the pattern indicated. This verb speaks of an outward conforming, that which is external and does not represent what is on the inside. (1Cor 2:16). What does a believer have to do into those places and companies, where everything tends to promote a spirit of dissipation; where the fear of God has no place; where things are purposely disposed to inflame or indulge corrupt and sinful appetites and passions, and to banish all serious thoughts of God and ourselves? Paul is saying that as we make the conscious presentation of our bodies to God, shun (Php 2:13NLT) the pressure to be squeezed into the world's mold, and allow God to renew our minds, then that which is on the inside begins to show forth outwardly so those around so that they see more and more of Christ in us the hope of glory (Col 1:27-note) and less and less of our self (cp similar spiritual dynamic in Jn 3:30). WHICH ARE YOU Than to be the king of a vast domain, AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN; And I will welcome you. This is truly the way to worship him. The prevailing, popular thinking and culture is in continual rebellion against God and His authority and seeks to conform all the world's inhabitants into its godless "world view". The mind is renewed by intention and feeding it the truth. And do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may approve what [is] the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God. A Christian should be what was said of an ancient knight, "without fear and without reproach." A Good Name, A Good Life. None of society's negative influences have to bother you. God wrote it and it is still vital and effective and alive. Greek: kai me suschematizesthe (2PPPM) to aioni touto, alla metamorphousthe (2PPPM) te anakainosei tou noos eis to dokimazein (PAN) humas ti to thelema tou Theou, to agathon kai euareston kai teleion. Holiness), Expositor's Bible Commentary - The dedicated life is also the transformed life. Are you going to wrap it up in a napkin of affluence and bury it in forty years of self-indulgence? That beloved is the essence of the noun anakainosis. James So it is with our enlightened understanding, with our tender conscience, and our heavenly affections. Lk. Then life becomes exciting. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. Suschematizo is used of masquerading or putting on an act, specifically by following a prescribed pattern or scheme (a "schema"). Vengeance is mine, and I will repay, says the Lord. 12 And so, dear brothers and sisters,[ a] I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. God wants your life at work and at home to be exciting, with this constant battle around you, so that you might understand how to live and overcome and conquer in the name of Jesus. This process is the only effective preservative against outward conformity to this present age. Just give me Jesus. Today, not only is there little or no genuine Christian thinking, there is very little thinking of any kind. (Ps 1:2-note) Love will assimilate into your inmost being the commands as food from heaven. The answer is, By the renewing of your mind; and here we come again upon that wonderful part of our salvation which is carried on by the Holy Spirit; and we must look at it attentively. As we travel heavenward, lets cooperate with Gods construction of our lives. What the world presentswe love. Isaiah Defeat. You discover that when you have put God in His rightful place and you are willing to do His will, this in itself is the will of God. Ecclesiastes So the Christian's shield should be without a stain, his reputation without a blot. "Whatever is born of God overcomes the world." Heavenly-mindedness can only be maintained by the strictest vigilance. Between those covers is a living Book. (Ed: Dear reader - Stop right here! (Counsel and Help), John Newton "Be not conformed to this world." . In the East, where such houses are still rare, this duty is regarded as of the most sacred character [HODGE]. What about your finances or hobbies? World (1658) (aion [word study]) is better rendered as the age referring to the present sinful age which John reminds us "lies in the power of the evil one" (1Jn 5:19), Satan himself, who Paul describes as the god of this world (aion)" (2Cor 4:4). Blamires was a student of C. S. Lewis. Until you lay your life on Gods altar as a living sacrificeuntil your will is deadGods will wont be manifest in your life. Compromise ng what [is] the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. You can't have that mind unless you are having your mind renewed every day. Help me to be open to You and to Trench says that the renewing of our minds "is the gradual conforming of the man more and more to that new spiritual world into which he has been introduced and in which he now lives and movesthe restoration of the divine image ("the mind of Christ" [1Co 2:16]). 2 Corinthians "That good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God." This will empower you to discern Gods will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes. 1 Samuel Mark His presence will sanctify wholly Not only must there be kindness to friends and brethren, but Christians must not harbour anger against enemies. He calls us to think His thoughts after Him and to conform our thoughts to His will and His ways. 16. It is a commandment which we have to brace ourselves to perform, day by day to set ourselves to the task of more completely assimilating ourselves to our Lord. It is not that you stop doing a few things that other people are doing that are regarded as "wrong". Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Thus does Satan befool men, and keep them from heaven by making them seek a heaven here on earth. He became a star. (NIV - IBS), NLT: Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. 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