Posts with the tag “living-sacrifices”

When Paul writes in Romans 12:1–2 that believers should “present [their] bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,” he is not introducing a brand-new idea in isolation. He is drawing from the very heart of Israel’s identity—the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4–5).The Shema called every Israelite to love the LORD with all their heart, soul, and strength. This was not merely a private devotion...  Read More