Chapter Summary

Christian life and service. Consecration to Christ.

Discussion Questions for Romans, Chapter 12

1. What does it mean to be a "living sacrifice" (HCSB)? How can you live out a life of sacrifice to God in your current circumstances?
2. How do you renew your mind in today's world? What are the things that are attempting to attack your mind? How do you guard against the enemy's attacks?
3. In what ways do you struggle with not conforming to the patterns of this world? What areas of your life are you most tempted to go along with the world to get along with the world?
4. What does it mean that each person has a role to play in the Body of Christ? What role do you specifically play now?
5. Why is it so important for us to use our spiritual gifts to serve others? How can you be tempted to use spiritual gifts for selfish purposes?
6. How can you practically love without "hypocrisy" (HCSB)? What are some ares in your life that are difficult to love others authentically?
7. What does it mean to "show family affection to one another" (HCSB)? How does this help you define the true nature of the Church? In what ways does this challenge you to take more seriously community within the Body of Christ?
8. How do you overcome evil with good? In what ways is this meant to be accomplished within the church body, together?
9. Why is Paul so serious about unity in the church in this chapter? What are the implications of a disunified church? How can you practically contribute to the unity in your own church?
10. Why is selfishness the root of disunity in the church? In what ways does your own heart gravitate towards selfishness, and how do you combat that?

Key Words/Phrase

Consecration (present bodies), v. 1.

Characters

God, Christ, Paul.

Strong Verse(s)

1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 12, 13, 19, 21.