Exegesis On Romans 12: 1-2

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Exegesis of Romans 12: 1-2
In this exegesis I am going to say about what I believe on the passage founded in Roman 13:1-2 related to “Paul understands of worship and non conformity with the world” Firstble, let me say that an exegesis paper provides a standardised, scholarly and critical interpretation of a written text. The following exegesis examines Paul’s words in Romans 12: 1-2, Paul’s letter to the church at Rome.“Therefore I urge your brethren, by the mercies of God to provide your bodies a living sacrifice acceptable to God that is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that t you may prove that what the will of God is that which is good acceptable and perfect.” Paul shifts in chapter 12 from creed to conduct, from doctrine to duty and from belief to behavior. Paul urges us live out our beliefs. The scripture marks the transition from expository to hortatory discourse. Paul when wrote this passage he used an unusual expression he was trying to make people of Roman to understand more that Romans should give their body or heart to God as …show more content…

This second verse bears two commands. First in continuation from verse 1 Paul states that “and do not be conformed to this world,” not by a mere outward disconformity of the ungodly world whose most actions may be virtuous and praiseworthy. The inward change made life a whole worth new and considered as a whole.This means that we should not be molded in accordance to the ways of the world. Paul was writing to the church, but verse speaks specifically to individuals. The second part of the verse “but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” by filling ourselves with godly thinking. The Spirit of God transforms us and allows us to offer ourselves completely to

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