From 684a082a778b630678f341b9e7197a44d79f8123 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: BobJ Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:28:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] NFW changes, general edits --- rom/12/intro.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/rom/12/intro.md b/rom/12/intro.md index 599836ae22..08fd5dae9e 100644 --- a/rom/12/intro.md +++ b/rom/12/intro.md @@ -2,19 +2,19 @@ #### Structure and formatting #### -Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with the poetry in 12:20, which are words from the OT. +Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with verse 20 of this chapter, which are words from the Old Testament. -Many scholars believe Paul uses the word "therefore" in [Romans 12:1](./01.md) to refer to all of chapters 1-11. Having given such a great explanation of the Christian doctrine, Paul is now going on to say "therefore, in light of these doctrinal truths, go and live this way." The remainder of Romans focuses on living out one's Christian faith. Paul uses many different commands in this section to give these practical instructions. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]]) +Many scholars believe Paul uses the word "therefore" in [Romans 12:1](./01.md) to refer back to all of Chapters 1-11. Having carefully explained the Christian gospel, Paul now explains how Christians should live in light of these great truths. Chapters 12-16 focus on living out one's Christian faith. Paul uses many different commands in these chapters to give these practical instructions. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]]) #### Special concepts in this chapter #### ##### Christian living ##### -Under the law of Moses, people were required to offer sacrifices of animals or grain in the temple; now Christians are required to live their lives as a type of sacrifice to God. Physical sacrifices are no longer required. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]]) +Under the law of Moses, people were required to offer temple sacrifices of animals or grain. Now Christians are required to live their lives as a type of sacrifice to God. Physical sacrifices are no longer required. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]]) #### Important figures of speech in this chapter #### ##### Body of Christ ##### -The body of Christ is an important metaphor or image used in Scripture to refer to the church. Its significance lies in the fact that each member of the church plays a unique and important function. Christians need each other. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/body]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) +The body of Christ is an important metaphor or image used in Scripture to refer to the church. Each church member plays a unique and important function. Christians need each other. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/body]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) ## Links: ## * __[Romans 12:01 Notes](./01.md)__