Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for May 10, 2020

Dying to Live

Romans 12:1-2

1. Seize the Principle of Presentation (1)

• context of urgent appeal (Rom. 1:1-11:32 and 11:33-36)
• characterization of appeal: on the basis of tender mercies
• content of appeal: to present bodies as a living sacrifice
• consideration of appeal: holy, well-pleasing, reasonable
• main idea: In light of God’s tender mercies, offer yourself as a living sacrifice to Him.

2. Stop the Progress of Conformity (2a)

• prohibition: continuation of an act in progress
• perspective: external expression patterned after this age
• problem: shifting on the circumstances

3. Seek the Process of Transformation (2b)

• obligation: continual metamorphosis
• orientation: ongoing renewal of the mind
• objective: discern the will of God on the basis of Scripture

4. So What?

• The key to a God-honoring life is not getting more but giving all.
• “I am an old man now and my mind is almost gone. But I can remember two things: I am a great sinner and Jesus is a great Savior.” (Newton)
• “Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song, the joy of my heart and the boast of my tongue; Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last, hath won my affections and bound my soul fast.” (Stocker)