Comparison Of Romans 12: 1-2 And Philippians
This paper attempts to expose the verses of Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:8-9 historical and literary context and meaning of the passages.
The Historical and Literary Context of Each Passage (Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:8-9).
According to C. Meeks, The transition from Old Testament prophetic speech to New Testament preaching is influenced by the Roman and Hellenistic discussion on the written description of Scripture during the development of the temple. () Meeks points out, the Jewish and Christian teaching influenced by the developing tradition of Cynic and Stoic discourse in the last few centuries BC. Preaching in synagogues was limited to Scripture. Moreover, the temple itself developed independently of these Greek and Roman models, …show more content…
Macedonia came under Roman control in 168 B.C.E., but Philippi, as Paul knew it only took shape during the civil wars. (640) A great mix of cultic practices, coexisted in Philippi.(642)
What is the meaning of each passage?
Paul points out in Romans 12:1-2, as a result of what God has done for the believers, Paul encourages them in a friendly manner as he appeals to God's mercy. The respect is noted when he called the Christians brother. He could have been demanding with harsh words, but he wanted the people to desire God and not made.
Morris emphasizes that "There is the sin that lies in the body. So, Paul can speak of believers as dying to sin (6:2), but his emphasis is on the glorious life they now live with Christ (6:8). The sacrifice of which Paul writes demands, not the destruction but the full energy of life." (432) No matter what issues arrives in life, a man should give God a sacrifice of worship from his/her inner being in what he/she does in everything they do in a holy manner that pleases …show more content…
Runge clarifies, "The focus of verses 8 and 9 is on behavior instead of your thought life. Instead of providing a finite list of dos and don’ts, Paul provides principles that should guide our behavior." James 1:22 says, a person not only needs to hear the Word but needs to practice the Word of God daily in their lives to grow and become perfective Christians. Runge stresses, "Principles do not have right and wrong answers but are more along the lines of good, better, and best."() A person should become versed and do the best to relate the
The Historical and Literary Context of Each Passage (Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:8-9).
According to C. Meeks, The transition from Old Testament prophetic speech to New Testament preaching is influenced by the Roman and Hellenistic discussion on the written description of Scripture during the development of the temple. () Meeks points out, the Jewish and Christian teaching influenced by the developing tradition of Cynic and Stoic discourse in the last few centuries BC. Preaching in synagogues was limited to Scripture. Moreover, the temple itself developed independently of these Greek and Roman models, …show more content…
Macedonia came under Roman control in 168 B.C.E., but Philippi, as Paul knew it only took shape during the civil wars. (640) A great mix of cultic practices, coexisted in Philippi.(642)
What is the meaning of each passage?
Paul points out in Romans 12:1-2, as a result of what God has done for the believers, Paul encourages them in a friendly manner as he appeals to God's mercy. The respect is noted when he called the Christians brother. He could have been demanding with harsh words, but he wanted the people to desire God and not made.
Morris emphasizes that "There is the sin that lies in the body. So, Paul can speak of believers as dying to sin (6:2), but his emphasis is on the glorious life they now live with Christ (6:8). The sacrifice of which Paul writes demands, not the destruction but the full energy of life." (432) No matter what issues arrives in life, a man should give God a sacrifice of worship from his/her inner being in what he/she does in everything they do in a holy manner that pleases …show more content…
Runge clarifies, "The focus of verses 8 and 9 is on behavior instead of your thought life. Instead of providing a finite list of dos and don’ts, Paul provides principles that should guide our behavior." James 1:22 says, a person not only needs to hear the Word but needs to practice the Word of God daily in their lives to grow and become perfective Christians. Runge stresses, "Principles do not have right and wrong answers but are more along the lines of good, better, and best."() A person should become versed and do the best to relate the