What makes this a greater church? Different people. That’s us. And others unlike us.

Notes And Next Steps

Romans 12:1-5 + Part 3 of the series “Invite Your One"

What would make this a better church? Different people.

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:1,2)

Be different for God, because God’s mercy is different for you.

Two churches …

Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. (Romans 12:4,5)

Let’s learn to be a more diverse church.

Go be different. Go bring different.

SPIRITUAL NEXT STEP

What are you learning about evangelism as you pray for and prepare to Invite Your One?

Discussion Questions

1. What are you learning about evangelism as you pray for and prepare to Invite Your One?
2. Church is a great place to learn about love. Here’s why: https://timeofgrace.org/how-can-i-be-more-loving-2/
3. As you pray for and prepare to Invite Your One, how are they different than you? If you haven’t decided your “one” yet, would you consider someone different than you? Different than most people at church? Who might struggle with that more, you or them? Why?
4. Read Romans 12:1. Notice the plural “brothers and sisters,” but then a singular “sacrifice.” The church is multiple people, with different gifts, but all making the same sacrifice. What is it?