Walk with Christ

• The Christian life is not just about what we believe—it's about how we live.

• Romans 12 marks a turning point from doctrine (Romans 1–11) to duty.

• In this chapter, Paul shows us what it means to walk with Christ practically and sacrificially.

  
  

I. Walk with Christ as Living Sacrifices (Romans 12:1)

"Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God..."

• A. A response to mercy: “By the mercies of God”—Paul appeals based on the grace shown in chapters 1–11.

• B. A total offering: This is not partial commitment—this is all-in surrender (body, mind, will).

• C. A spiritual act of worship: This daily offering is true worship—not just singing but living for Christ.

• Living= Zao ζάω

• to live, breathe, be among the living (not lifeless, not dead)

  • to enjoy real life

    1. to have true life and worthy of the name

    2. active, blessed, endless in the kingdom of God

  • to live i.e. pass life, in the manner of the living and acting

    1. of mortals or character

  • living water, having vital power in itself and exerting the same upon the soul

  • metaph. to be in full vigour

    1. to be fresh, strong, efficient,

    2. as adj. active, powerful, efficacious

Application: Are you on the altar, or are you crawling off it? Walking with Christ means total surrender.

II. Walk with Christ by the Renewing of Your Mind (Romans 12:2)

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind..."

• A. Resist conformity: The world tries to mold us—values, priorities, identity.

• B. Seek transformation: True change comes from the inside out—through the Spirit and the Word.

• C. Discern God’s will: As our minds are renewed, we increasingly know and desire what pleases God.

Application: Are your thoughts more shaped by culture or by Scripture? Walking with Christ requires a new mindset.

III. Walk with Christ by Using Your Gifts (Romans 12:3–8)

"...having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them..."

• A. A humble perspective (v. 3): No room for pride—every gift is grace.

• B. A united body (v. 4–5): Many members, one body in Christ—interdependent.

• C. A call to action (v. 6–8): Use your gift! Whether serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leading, or showing mercy

Application: Are you using your God-given gifts for His kingdom? Walking with Christ involves building up the body.

IV. Walk with Christ in Christlikeness (Romans 12:9–21)

"Let love be genuine... Overcome evil with good."

• A. Sincere love (v. 9–13): Love without hypocrisy, serve one another, practice hospitality.

• B. Supernatural responses (v. 14–21): Bless your enemies, don’t repay evil for evil, leave vengeance to God.

• C. A higher standard: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Application: Are you loving like Jesus? Walking with Christ means imitating His heart in all relationships.

Conclusion

• Walking with Christ is a daily journey of sacrifice, renewal, service, and Christlikeness.

• Which part of this walk do you need to grow in today?

• Offer yourself again today—mind, body, gifts, relationships—and take a fresh step in your walk with Jesus.