A Snapshot Of The Christian Life ----- Romans 12:3-13

Outline of Romans

• Sin  (1-3:20)
• Salvation  (3:20-5)
• Sanctification  (6-8)
• Sovereignty  (9-11)
• Service  (12-16)

I.  Christian Ministry To The Church  --  (3-8)

• Spiritual Gifts
• Spiritual gifts are abilities GOD gives the believer for the purpose of service.
• Every Christian has at least one spiritual gift.
• Every Christian is gifted differently.
• Using your spiritual gift will fulfill a deep inner need in your life.
• GOD intends for every Christian to faithfully use their spiritual gift.
• Romans 12:6-8;  I Corinthians 12:4-11; 
•  Ephesians  4:11; I Peter 4:10-11

II.  Christian Ministry To Others  -  (9-13)

1. Love sincerely.
2. Hate evil.
3. Cling to good.
4. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.
5. Honor one another above yourselves.
6. Be full of zeal.
7. Be full of spiritual fervor.
8. Serve the LORD.   Psalms  100:2
9. Be joyful in hope.
10. Be patient in affliction.
11. Be faithful in prayer.   I John 3:17
12. Meet the needs of your Christian family.
13. Be hospitable.  Hebrews 13:2

Hope  --- Confident of reaching out for the heavenly future.

Application

• Faithfully fulfill the Christian responsibilities we have at church.
• Faithfully fulfill the Christian responsibilities we have with our brothers and sisters in CHRIST.

First Baptist Church of Henderson, Texas  has been in existence for 169 years.

Hallelujah