Present Your Bodies

Romans 12:1-2 — Why must the Christian present their bodies to God? Why is the body important at all? In this sermon on Romans 12:1–2 titled “Present Your Bodies,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explores the Scripture, teaching how and why physical frames are important to the lives of believers in Christ Jesus. First, he teaches, the believer is meant to glorify God with the whole of their being, every part of it, and this includes their physical body. Embodiment is not a curse or burden, but an essential part of being human as God created. The emphasis in this Scripture is placed on the fact that God saves the whole person, not just the mind or spirit, but a complete redemption that includes the body. This is a great promise we are given! As whole people, therefore, Paul is showing that believers must present their bodies as the temples of the Holy Spirit; it means to offer themselves completely to God. There is an interrelationship and unity of the different parts that is designed by God and brings him glory as the whole person is offered to Him for His service.