Illustrations from Romans
1310 illustrations referencing Romans
The Eucharistic Sacrifice Extended - Catholic (Romans 12:1-2)
In Catholic teaching, the Eucharist is Christ's sacrifice made present. But Romans 12:1-2 calls believers to JOIN that sacrifice—offering our bodies alongside Christ's body. The offertory procession,
The Altar Call as Living Sacrifice - Pentecostal (Romans 12:1-2)
In Pentecostal tradition, the altar call isn't just for salvation—it's for consecration. People come forward to "lay it all down," to offer themselves fresh. Romans 12:1-2 is enacted physically: walki
Ascetic Practice as Living Sacrifice - Orthodox (Romans 12:1-2)
Orthodox monastics practice fasting, vigils, prostrations—bodily disciplines that seem extreme to modern eyes. But they're living Romans 12:1: offering the body. The body isn't evil, to be escaped; it
Romero's Body Offered for the Poor - Liberation (Romans 12:1-2)
Oscar Romero preached Romans 12:1-2 literally: "We must be willing to give even our life for the poor." Days later, he was assassinated while celebrating Mass—his body becoming sacrifice at the altar.
Daily Resurrection - Biblical Insight
This devotional encourages reflection on the concept of Resurrection and its impact on personal transformation. It emphasizes the importance of responding to God's wisdom with love and grace, while also serving others and bringing hope and healing into the world.
Modern Examples of Social Media and Community - Biblical Analogy
The content draws parallels between biblical teachings and contemporary challenges posed by Social Media and Community, emphasizing the need for wisdom and compassion. It highlights Romans 8:19-22 as a source of guidance, reinforcing that God's word is relevant and transformative in addressing modern issues. The progressive Christian perspective encourages active engagement in promoting justice and love in today's world.
Theological Insights on The Peculiar Politics of Christ - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of The Peculiar Politics of Christ and progressive Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of faith in addressing contemporary issues. It challenges believers to consider how their theological commitments inform their actions towards justice and peace in their communities.
Prayerful Joy - Biblical Insight
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of joy in one's life through the lens of God's wisdom, as expressed in Romans 8:28. It encourages individuals to engage with joy in a way that honors God and serves others, highlighting the transformative power of a devotional life.
Theology of Questioning Traditional Doctrines - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of questioning traditional doctrines within the framework of progressive Christian theology, particularly as it relates to human dignity and divine love. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their actions in pursuit of justice and peace in contemporary society.
Deep Thoughts on Enemy Love - Teaching Material
The reflection explores the concept of Enemy Love within the framework of progressive Christian theology, emphasizing its relevance to contemporary issues. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their actions towards justice and peace, urging a practical application of theological principles in community engagement.
Daily Diversity & Inclusion - Biblical Insight
The devotional encourages reflection on the themes of Diversity and Inclusion through a biblical lens, specifically referencing Romans 12:2. It emphasizes the importance of responding with love and grace, guiding individuals to be a source of hope and healing in their communities.
Morning Meditation: Inclusive Language for God - Biblical Insight
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with Inclusive Language for God, urging individuals to see through God's eyes of love and justice. It calls for personal transformation that extends into the world, advocating for justice and compassion in all interactions.
Evening Prayer: Social Justice & Christianity - Biblical Insight
The devotional reflects on the intersection of Social Justice and Christianity, urging believers to view their actions through God's wisdom and to respond with love and grace. It emphasizes the importance of being a light in the darkness and engaging with social justice in a way that honors God and serves others.
Evening Prayer: Economic Justice and the Kingdom - Biblical Insight
This devotional encourages reflection on Economic Justice and the Kingdom, urging individuals to see the world through God's eyes of love and compassion. It emphasizes the importance of personal transformation in order to bring about justice and healing in the world, aligning one's actions with the character of God.
Morning Meditation: Inclusive Language for God - Story
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with Inclusive Language for God as a means to embody love and justice in the world. It encourages individuals to see through God's eyes and to act with compassion, aiming for personal transformation that leads to societal change.
Daily Hatred - Biblical Insight
This devotional encourages reflection on the presence of hatred in one's life and invites the reader to respond with love and grace, as exemplified by God. It emphasizes the transformative power of engaging with negativity in a way that honors God and serves others, highlighting the importance of personal growth in the context of community.
Quiet Time: Friends - Prayer
This devotional emphasizes the importance of engaging with friends through the lens of God's wisdom and love. It encourages believers to reflect on their relationships and to act in ways that honor God while serving others, highlighting the transformative power of faith in community.
Prayerful Envy - Story
This devotional reflection encourages individuals to confront the issue of Envy in their lives through the lens of God's wisdom. It emphasizes the importance of personal transformation in order to positively impact others and serve God's purpose in the world.
Daily Diversity & Inclusion - Story
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of viewing Diversity and Inclusion through a biblical lens, specifically referencing Romans 12:2. It encourages individuals to act with love and grace, serving as a light in the darkness and drawing others closer to God through their actions.
Daily Culture - Story
This devotional encourages reflection on how to engage with Culture through a biblical lens, emphasizing the importance of being a light in darkness. It calls for personal transformation that leads to serving others and honoring God in daily life.
Daily Ascension - Biblical Insight
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of seeing one's life through God's wisdom and responding with love and grace. It encourages believers to engage with the concept of Ascension in a way that honors God and serves others, highlighting the transformative power of faith in both personal and communal contexts.
Contemplating Peace - Story
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with peace in a way that honors God and serves others. It encourages personal transformation through divine wisdom and the act of being a light in the darkness, ultimately aiming to bring hope and healing to the world.
Contemplating Peace - Prayer
This devotional emphasizes the importance of reflecting God's peace and wisdom in our lives. It encourages believers to engage with peace in a transformative way that not only fosters personal growth but also serves and uplifts others in their communities.
Evening Prayer: Social Justice & Christianity - Prayer
The devotional prayer emphasizes the importance of viewing social justice through a Christian lens, seeking God's wisdom and guidance. It encourages believers to reflect God's love and grace in their actions, aiming to bring hope and healing in their communities.