Romans 12: Life in the body of Christ

'Don't let the world squeeze you into its mould': that's how JB Philips translates part of Romans 12:2. But rather be transformed by the renewing of your mind. In what ways does the world squeeze us into its mould? How does that twist our life out of shape and make us less than fully human? And how is God's will GOOD for us in the face of this pressure?

Romans 12 describes life in the body of Christ - as a result of the mercy of God which Paul has so eloquently presented in the previous chapters of the book of Romans. God has been merciful. His will for us is good. We have a place to belong. We each bring a gift. And the body-of-Christ-shaped life is a beautiful thing, a place of healing and transformation.

This sermon was preached at Pakenham Lakeside Church on Sunday August 27th.

It can be enhanced by viewing the Prezi zooming visuals found at this link.

Enjoy!