Chapter 9 of 15

Section 8

Section 8

were all under God's condemnation. Our prob­ lems began to be solved in chapter three with God's redemption. Then came justification, rec­ onciliation, identification, sanctification, con­ formation, and glorification. Following this, we come to chapter twelve where we find ourselves, being transformed, in the Body. We have become members of the Body. Many Christians are sat­ isfied with the experience of Romans 8. As long as they are holy and spiritual, they are content. However, others proceed further and talk about the Body revealed in Romans 12. Nevertheless, if you inquire of them, you will find that many of them are disappointed and say, "We know that there is such a thing as the Body, but we have no way to practice it. Where is the Body? How can we have it and practice it?" Some Christians use the terms "Body life" and "Body ministry," but by Body ministry they mean a few persons ministering instead of one pastor. That is their concept of Body ministry. Therefore, I must ask you, Where is the Body? Many seeking Chris­ tians can not find it and have no way of realiz­ ing it.

Most of those who talk about the Body in Romans 12 have neglected the practice of Ro­ mans 14. However, it is impossible to have the

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