I. The Reason |
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VERSE 12:1 |
A. The Plea: |
Therefore I urge you, brethren, |
(1a) |
B. The Basis: |
by the mercies of God, |
(1b) |
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II. The Commands |
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VERSES 12:1-2 |
A. Sacrifice: |
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1. The Command: |
to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, |
(1c) |
2. The Explanation: |
which is your spiritual service of worship. |
(1d) |
B. Sanctification: |
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1. The Command: |
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a. The Negative: |
And do not be conformed to this world, |
(2a) |
b. The Positive: |
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(1) The Action: |
but be transformed |
(2b) |
(2) The Means: |
by the renewing of your mind, |
(2c) |
2. The Purpose: |
so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. |
(2d) |