NOW LET ME WARN YOU THIS TEACHING IS GOING TO DEAL WITH ORDER IN THE CHURCH AND THE DISORDERLY DISPLAY OF THE GIFTS. The Greek word translated service is used to refer to ceremonies of Jewish temple worship in 9:4 and Heb 9:1; 6: The word translated reasonable can mean pertaining to reason. As such it suggests that a rational response to Gods mercies is to commit ourselves in an act of worship. The word may also be understood as Spiritua. In 1Pet, 2:2 it is trtranslated pure. As such, our act of consecration is a supreme form of religious service ; physical, in that our bodies are presented in worship ; rational, in that our reasoning is responsive to His truth. Emotional, in that His Mercies are perceived and awaken our sensitivities to His lovingkindness; and spiritual, in that this is all the fruit of His Spirits reviving and renewing ours.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:33:28 +0000
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