romans 12:2 passion translation

Romans 12:2, THE world, and the love of it, and conformity to it, may please and assist the life of sense, but it is opposed to, and will retard, the life of faith. In a self-centered, greedy, and grasping world, Paul nurtured and mentored them in how to live a Christ-centered, giving life. whether--we have the gift of prophecy--that is, of inspired teaching (as in Acts 15:32 ). We are hedged in, it is true, by the precepts of the gospel, the alarms of a tender conscience, and many powerful restraints, so many banks and dykes to keep out the sea of the world; but, as in Holland, if one breach be made in the dyke, the sea at once rushes in, so, if one gap be made in the conscience, then the sea of worldliness rushes through the breach, and but for God's grace would soon deluge the soul. You see more and more how utterly self-centered you've been, and you become concerned that you demonstrate that concern for someone else. A. W. Tozer when speaking of the Bible once said "Read it much, read it often, brood over it, think over it, meditate over itmeditate on the Word of God day and night. Only a believer indwelt by the Spirit can please God, for those who are in the flesh cannot please God (see Ro 8:8-note). and be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what [is] the will of God -- the good, and acceptable, and perfect. It is the desire to manipulate and maneuver others to do something for one's own benefit. The Gospel of Jesus Christ presents itself, not as a mere republication of morality, not as merely a new stimulus and motive to do what is right, but as an actual communication to men of a new power to work in them, a strong hand laid upon our poor, feeble hand with which we try to put on the brake or to apply the stimulus. Let the inner movement of your heart always be to love one another, and never play the role of an actor wearing a mask. To know beyond doubt what I ought to do, and knowing, to have no hesitation or reluctance in doing it, seems to me to be heaven upon earth, and the man that has it needs but little more. Hence on the Mount of Transfiguration the glory which was Jesus' essential and eternal inner divine nature, shone outward, for a brief time and to a limited degree. Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, Or Dont be squeezed into the mold of this present age. Paul uses the Greek word, which means spaces of time or present time. The Aramaic word carries the same idea but it is much deeper in meaning. If one takes the NASB, KJV renderings, the meaning is that as we continually gaze at the "mirror" of the Word of God, especially the Gospel, (cf, 2Cor 4:4) in which the glory of Christ is seen, the Spirit of Christ is progressively transforming us from one level of Christ likeness to another. With a renewed mind we have the Spirit of God and the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16). Without delay. Grammy Award-Winning artist, best-selling author, and humanitarian, International Best-Selling Author, Cofounder of Encounters Network, Pastor, Bethel Church, Best-Selling Author, Founders of Messenger International and Best-Selling Authors, President & Founder, Harvest International Ministry Founder, HRock Church, Pasadena, CA, International Chancellor, Wagner University, www.cheahn.org, Authors of Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality and Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers, wesleystaceycampbell.com. When you begin to see your daily happenings, your experiences, your trials, your joys from this point of view, you begin to see that all these things are designed for your good (cp Ro 8:28-note, Ge 50:20, 1Pe 1:6-note, 1Pe 1:7-note). Euarestos - 9x in 9v in the NAS - NAS = acceptable(3), pleasing(2), well-pleasing(3), which is pleasing(1). Habits of life, tho' harmless they seem, Roy Fields narrates Romans Chapter 2 in The Passion Translation Bible. Philippians 1:6. Romans 12:2 In-Context. This takes conviction, courage, and courtesy. We believe that the essential meaning of a passage should take priority over the literal form of the original words, while still ensuring the essence of those words is conveyed, so that every English speaker can clearly and naturally encounter the heart of God through his message . But it isn't like that. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wants--what is good, pleasing, and perfect. [The Shulamite] 2 Let him smother me with kisseshis Spirit-kiss divine. God wants our minds. How like the prodigal the soul has become, choosing rather to converse with swine and feed upon husksthan to aspire after communion. Instead, fix your attention on God. (1Cor 2:16). Those who are eaten up with the world will be rejected, as ungodly, at the bar of judgment. (Haldane). The rest of the book of Romans is designed to tell you how to have your mind renewed so you won't be conformed to the spirit of the age. AMG). It is where immoral fantasies and schemes can play out in intimate detail. Be a soldier that asks for nothing but the orders of the commander. we'll be out of step with the world. In order, then, that our spiritual experience of the truth of God should maintain its ground, it must not be dulled and deadened by conformity to the world. I own dozens of translations and hundreds of commentaries to immerse myself in the language and the context of the biblical narrative to see how the Living Word of God impacts culture and the love of God transforms lives. You need a mind that will see through all these silly schemes of the world. When Christ comes into a man's life he is a new man; his mind is different, for the mind of Christ is in him. 13:21. When we come to the kingdom of God, we should abandon the thought-patterns and lifestyles of the world because the world wants to control our mind, but God wants to transform our mind (cf Ep 4:17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 23 24; Col 3:1ff- notes Ep 4:17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 23 24; Col 3:1ff). he that ruleth--whether in the Church or his own household. implying that they were already allowing themselves to be poured into the mold of the godless world (Gal 1:4, 1Jn 2:15-note, 1Jn 2:16-note, 1Jn 2:17-note, Jas 4:4-note). Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. May God's Spirit energize us to be vigilant so that we continually set a guard at the doorposts of our minds lest we fall for the seductive and subtle snares of this evil world system. 22:37), Paul encourages us to gives ourselves completelyboth body (Romans 12:1) and mind (Romans 12:2)to God. The Spirit of God renews our minds when we review the Word of God. Perfect (5046) (teleios [word study] from telos = goal) an adjective which describes some entity which is finished, brought to its end, lacking nothing necessary for completeness. 1 John And I'm thrilled to have today's guest. Read 42 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. leads to Kehillah in Rome 12:2 (OJB) We must not be afraid to be different (to be like Christ - see John 15:18, 19, 20, 21). WHICH ARE YOU 1. But then they expect some kind of an automatic reaction to occur. Conformity to the world is the bane of many professors in this day. Be ready to entertain those who do good: as there is occasion, we must welcome strangers. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. It has been your solemn vow--has it not?--no longer to tolerate even a single sin: "I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep Thy righteous judgments." They have found a way, as they think, to serve both God and Mammon. As a result, we tend to be very much ourselves in our minds. We descend from the mount of communion with the Lord, and fall into a cold, miserable spot, where the life of God, though not extinct, is reduced to its lowest ebb. Turned upside down, we see everything suspended precariously, dependent on God rather than being solid and secure. Radiate with the glow of the Holy Spirit and let him fill you with excitement as you serve him. When you are confused and don't know where you are, you renew your mind by reading through a passage and thinking it through and letting the Word speak to your heart. The battle ground between an evil conformity and a good transformation is within the mind of the believer. Amen. When it looks at the world it says that the basis for living, the reason for life, is to serve God and to advance his will. (7) As forgetfulness of this has been the source of innumerable and unspeakable evils in the Church of Christ, so the faithful exercise by every Christian of his own peculiar office and gifts, and the loving recognition of those of his brethren, as all of equal importance in their own place, would put a new face upon the visible Church, to the vast benefit and comfort of Christians themselves and to the admiration of the world around them ( Romans 12:6-8 ). This world affords today. Jas 4:4 You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? (In another devotional Philpot writes) In proportion as we are conformed to the spirit of this world our understanding becomes dull in the things of God, our affections cold and torpid, and our consciences less tender and sensitive. 3 Your presence releases a fragrance so pleasingover and over poured out. The former, in a word, glories in itself, the latter in the Lord (The City of God). Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, and ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Mind not--"not minding" high things--that is, Cherish not ambitious or aspiring purposes and desires. The spirit that marks so many is, "What will you give me, and I will deliver him unto you?" Romans 12:1-2 (TPT) "Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God's marvelous mercies? Ephesians 2:2); such as it is, its life and his life are one; and his deliverance is accomplished as he is transformed by the renewing of his mind. SOCIETY SAYS: We will REFORM man by culture. NIV: Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. The will of God isnt a curiosity for us to study, its a command for us to obey. There is a betraying of Christ before the worlda bartering of Christianity for its good opinion, its places of honor, and influence, and emolument. In Jesus' name. Would you flame with vehement (marked by intensity of feeling or conviction) love? For instance, we often hear sermons from the verse ". Knowing Gods will for the future Comes when we follow today What Hes revealed in the Scriptures As His commands to obey. As we walk in loving obedience, we prove the blessedness of the good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. He said, He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6). Let nothing between. The "world's view" impregnates mankind, molding, corrupting and degrading and in the process affecting all culture and every institution. Unfortunately, the situation has not improved over the past thirty years. It positions you and me within proven, godly wisdom and gives precious insight into the heart, nature, and goodness of God. Never hold a grudge or try to get even, but plan your life around the noblest way to benefit others. ESV Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. If you really feel that way, you don't have to sing; we'll get someone else. Dont be a conformer. The Aramaic word is. ONLY CHRIST SAYS: I will TRANSFORM man by grace. 11. not slothful in business--The word rendered "business" means "zeal," "diligence," "purpose"; denoting the energy of action. Be a thermostat. I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hands Labour earnestly in prayer to stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. Indeed, nothing can be more true than that these renewal of the mind is necessary for a successful inquiry into every part of the will of God. Reputation is what others think about us. 5And so it is in the body of Christ. I have loved the individual books published thus far from The Passion Translation, https://www.thepassiontranslation.com/testimonial/bobbie-houston/, "Forged many years ago while translating the Scriptures among South American tribes, and hammered out on the anvil of decades of personal devotion and apostolic experience, my dear friend Brian Simmons brings to the earth a powerful and refreshing translation of the Scriptures that is fueling and inflaming the hearts of tens of thousands world wide. The ambition to please God determines a persons commitment of life (Ro 12:1-note; 2Ti 2:4-note), his daily walk (Col 1:10-note;1Th 4:1-note), his spiritual priesthood (see He 13:15-note; He 13:16-note), and his relationships (Col 3:20-note). Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. That comes day by day by being renewed again and again and again. The world is the sworn enemy of your Savior; let it not be your friend. And you will agree that what he wants is right. When starting to worry, we can remind ourselves: Worry does not meet my needs at this timeor ever. And thus our apostles promise may be fulfilled for each of us. Then you will be able to test and approve what Gods will ishis good, pleasing and perfect will. Harry Ironside (Romans 12 Commentary) introduces his comments on this verse noting that Romans 12:2 makes clearer the meaning of the Ro 12:1. If our "hope" of glory is so assured that it is a rejoicing hope, we shall find the spirit of "endurance in tribulation" natural and easy; but since it is "prayer" which strengthens the faith that begets hope and lifts it up into an assured and joyful expectancy, and since our patience in tribulation is fed by this, it will be seen that all depends on our "perseverance in prayer.". Romans 12:2 (NIRV) Mind (3563) (nous with 6/24 uses in Romans -- Click to study these uses) refers to reflective intelligence. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect. Romans 12:1 / The Passion Translation. Zondervan Publishing, MacDonald, W and Farstad, A. Believer's Bible Commentary: Thomas Nelson, Application as the fruit of Inductive Bible Study, Will of God - Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Will of God - Charles Buck Theological Dictionary, John Piper's sermons related to the Will of God, Zodhiates, S. The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament. Then Click in depth study of this great Greek word dokimazo. But in addition, we need the Word of God, which is the Spirits sword, and which acts as an objective revelation of Gods will. He seeks to attract and hold people through the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life (1John 2:16). But as we must not be proud of our talents, so we must take heed lest, under a pretence of humility and self-denial, we are slothful in laying out ourselves for the good of others. Nothing preventing the least of His favor: I'd rather have Jesus than houses or land, I find that some of the most valuable and glorious times of understanding of what God is doing come when I meditate on the Scriptures as I am driving on the highways or in the city. as much as lieth in you--or, "dependeth on you." Don't settle in at the level of transformation you now have. To truly perceive life from God's perspective we must live it in His way. In the Septuagint (LXX) teleios is used to translate the following Hebrew words and/or phrase: "blameless" (describing Noah in Ge 6:9), "wholly devoted" (Solomon's prayer for the hearts of the people toward God 1Ki 8:61), "whole" (David's prayer for Solomon was that he would serve God with a "whole heart" 1Chr 28:9). Whereas Romans 12:1 (see notes) calls for a decisive commitment, (Romans 12:2) deals with the maintenance of that commitment. I will muse on them. So that (eis) reads more literally "unto proving", and here conveys the purpose of the transformation (transforming renewal) of one's mind. If we let them fall upon the world, it is like a soldier trailing his saber upon the pavement; every step he takes dulls both edge and point. (Amen!) and on looking back we see the presence of an amazing design. So far as a Christian is infected by a conformity to the spirit, maxims, and sinful customs of the world, true piety will be hindered. The word he uses for renewal is anakainosis. In every high-pressure situation, we can react like most people or we can choose to be different. Romans 12:2 (GNT) Habakkuk Eight out of ten Americans consider themselves Christians, Gallup said, yet only about half of them could identify the person who gave the Sermon on the Mount, and fewer still could recall five of the Ten Commandments. I give it to you for the rest of my life, to be your instrument for whatever you want." You can't go on thinking the way the world around you thinks and still not give in and be conformed to what it does. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. verb. Romans 12:2 (CEB) (Romans: Verse by Verse), William Barclay - The word he uses for being transformed from the world is metamorphousthai. (Modified from source unknown), The world system is committed to at least four major objectives, which I can summarize in four words: fortune, fame, power, pleasure. Do not hunt after its honors and profits. Nothing between my soul and the Savior, A boat in the water is by design 14Speak blessing, not cursing, over those who reject and persecute you. Smith. (see Jdg 17:6- note ; Jdg 21:25-note). Then guard against the least compromise of your principles, the least betrayal of Jesus, the first step in an inconsistency of walk; above all, pray and watch against a worldly Christianitya Christianity that wears a fair exterior, so far as it is composed of attendance upon sanctuary services and sacraments and religious institutions, but which excludes from it the cross of the meek and lowly Lamb of Goda Christianity which loves the world and the things of the world, "makes a fair show in the flesh," speaks well of Christ, and yet betrays Him with a kiss. (cp notes on "two masters" in Matthew 6:24 (note). Another reading--"serving the time," or "the occasion"--which differs in form but very slightly from the received reading, has been adopted by good critics [LUTHER, OLSHAUSEN, FRITZSCHE, MEYER]. It finally came true. BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND: te anakainosei tou noos: Renewing (342) (anakainosis from anakaino [in depth discussion] = renew qualitatively in turn from an = again + kaino = make new in turn from kainos = qualitatively new which is derived from a root meaning to turn out fresh and denotes that which is new in its own way) refers to a qualitative renewal or renovation (renovate = from Latin renovatus = past participle of renovare, from re- + novare = to make new, from novus = new) which makes a person different than in the past - new heart, new Lord, new home, new purpose and goal, etc. (8) What would the world be, if it were filled with Christians having but one object in life, high above every other--to "serve the Lord"--and throwing into this service "alacrity" in the discharge of all duties, and abiding "warmth of spirit" ( Romans 12:11 )! Maclaren says world is "the sum total of godless men and things conceived of as separated from GodNo doubt the Gospel has sweetened society; no doubt the average of godless life in England is a better thing than the average of godless life in the Roman Empire. God says, "All right, I'll take it." So Jerome Hines had to give up that role. And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, and ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. We shall never find in our hearts to condescend to others, while we indulge conceit of ourselves; therefore that must be mortified. God must be served with the spirit, under the influences of the Holy Spirit. But a mind dedicated to Gods truth will produce a life that can stand the test of time. See how Paul, after having (Ro 12:1-note) taught believers to lay themselves upon the altar, whole and holy burnt-offerings to their God, at once proceeds (Ro 12:2) to tell them what the true--altar-life is: being ever more and more "renewed in their mind to prove what is the good and perfect and acceptable will of God." On a bright sunny day when you first walk into a dark movie theater, you usually remark about how dark it is. The ability to test and prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God begins with having a renewed mind. I encourage you to surrender yourselves to God to be his sacred, living sacrifices. That is right. (J. C. Ryle. A transformed mind produces a transformed will, by which we become "innervated" and "energized" (enabled), with the Spirits help, to lay aside our own plans and to trust and accept Gods will, no matter what transpires. Thats why Christians are known for being out of style. Do not mind it; be not in love with it. You ponder what is good for the soul and what honors God in everything: food, cars, videos, bathing suits, birth control, driving speeds, bed times, financial savings, education for the children, unreached peoples, famine, refugee camps, sports, death, and everything else. The Aramaic word is 'alma, which means "to surround" like being surrounded in time. And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. You wont stumble in the dark Simply stated, the mind is the seat of understanding, the thinking faculty. GNB: Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. We are to be known and noticed as His subjects; and therefore it is His desire, that we do not adopt the sinful customs of the land in which we sojourn. Whoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God." Turn off your television sets and think about what God has said! Look back and see how God's perfect will has, in previous instances, reigned supreme in all points, for your good. Click to play Avoiding sexual immorality and impurity is God will for us - 1Th 4:1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8 (note), B. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. Dont copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Here, then, is the point where we have to make our chief stand; for if we are conformed to the maxims, the principles, the customs, and the spirit of the world, we so far lose that spiritual position which is a believer's highest blessing and privilege. The process would in modern language be described rather as sanctification than regeneration, but regeneration is assumed (Titus 3:5). This 12-lesson study guide on the book of Romans provides a unique and welcoming opportunity to immerse yourself in Gods precious Word as expressed in The Passion Translation. Or ministry, let us wait on--"be occupied with." OR (Stedman, Ray: Living Day by Day). BUT *TPT=The Passion Translation *MSG=The Message Version. And do not follow the customs of the present age, but be transformed by the entire renewal of your minds, so that you may learn by experience what God's will is--that will which is good and beautiful and perfect. In Romans 12:2 it describes an inward renewal of our mind through which our inner spirit is changed into the likeness of Christ. None of society's negative influences have to bother you. Romans 12:2 (TMB) "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world" is a prohibition which should never be absent from the eye of a traveler to the heavenly city. It is seeing what is really there and not what seems to be there, seeing what really is important, not what looks to be important. The doctrinal teaching of this Epistle is now followed up by a series of exhortations to practical duty. Denney - This world or age is opposed to that which is to come; it is an evil world (Galatians 1:4) of which Satan is the God (2Corinthians 4:4). In like manner, Paul here brackets, with that great conception of the Christian life, another equally dominant and equally comprehensive. 7. Would you attain the full assurance of faith (see note Hebrews 10:22)? But those who live by the impulses of the Holy Spirit are motivated to pursue spiritual realities. Now think with me for a moment. "I will meditate on them, think about them, concentrate upon these, until I see the meaning of these events." That is another word for popularity. Whats the key? Anyone speaking with divine authority--whether with reference to the past, the present, or the future--was termed a prophet ( Exodus 7:1 ). Sanday and Headlams paraphrase = do not adopt the external and fleeting fashion of this world, but be ye transformed in your inmost nature, Be transformed (3339) (metamorphoo from met = denotes change of place or condition + morphoo = to form from morphe = form, shape referring to the essential form of a thing) has the basic meaning of changing into another form and is the term from which we get metamorphosis, which in biology denotes the amazing change of a lowly worm into a beautiful butterfly. "The friendship of the world is enmity with God. Romans 12:2. 13. given to hospitality--that is, the entertainment of strangers. Romans 12:2 (ESV) 2 Thessalonians This explains why conscience is different in different people. Just give me Jesus. The eyes of the LORD are searching to and fro throughout the earth (2Chr 16:9) for men and women who will not be conformed but rather transformed by the Holy Spirit into the image of Jesus Christ. (17-21). That which God wills and recognizes You cannot add anything to the will of God and in any way improve it. For less than $5/mo. There is an eternal opposition between God and the world lying in wickedness. In this process, the eye's perception of color changes as well. Therefore, how much more so should we as children of our perfect, holy, heavenly Father seek to so live, so that we might continually be in the "center of His will", pleasing to Him! shall not our hearts be more where our most precious treasure is, where our holiest and dearest hopes center, and where we ourselves shall shortly be? "I made a strategic decision when I first fell in love with journalism," Bradley says, "that if I found myself beginning to get tough I would leave the business. 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