Romans 12:1

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

قَدِّمُوا حَياتَكُمْ لله وَلِهَذا فَإنِّي أرجُوكُمْ أيُّها الإخوَةُ، فِي ضَوْءِ رَحمَةِ اللهِ، أنْ تُقَدِّمُوا حَياتَكُمْ ذَبِيحَةً حَيَّةً مُقَدَّسَةً مُرضِيَةً للهِ. فَهَذِهِ هِيَ عِبادَتُكُمُ الرُّوحِيَّةُ الَّلائِقَةُ بِهِ.

ما معنى هذا؟

In Romans 12:1, Paul asks Christians to dedicate their lives fully to God as a sacrifice. This means living a holy life that is pleasing to God and serving Him with all we have.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you love your mom so much that you want to give her the best present ever. In this case, it's like Paul saying to his friends, 'Hey, let’s show how much we love God by giving him our whole life as a special gift!'

السياق التاريخي

This verse is part of the letter from Paul to Christians in Rome around 57 AD. Paul wrote this to encourage believers to live holy lives as a response to God's mercy and grace.

التطبيق اليوم

A modern scenario could be someone dedicating their career or daily activities not just for personal gain but with the aim of serving others, inspired by their faith.

المواضيع

• faith
• holiness
• service
• sacrifice
• mercy
• dedication

آيات ذات صلة

• Leviticus 1:3
• Exodus 20:4-5
• John 17:19
• Hebrews 13:16
• Ephesians 5:2

أسئلة شائعة

Why does Paul use the term 'living sacrifice'?

Paul uses this term because a traditional sacrifice involves giving up something that is dead. A living sacrifice, however, means dedicating our entire lives to God while we are still alive and active.

How can I present my body as a living sacrifice?

You can do this by making decisions every day that honor God, such as being kind to others, using your talents for His purpose, and seeking wisdom from the Bible in all situations.

What does it mean to be acceptable unto God?

Being acceptable to God means living a life that aligns with His will. This involves following the teachings of Jesus Christ and adhering to moral principles outlined in the Bible.

Is Romans 12:1 still relevant today?

Absolutely, this verse is very much relevant as it encourages believers to live their lives fully dedicated to God, which can lead to a more meaningful and purposeful existence regardless of time period.