Passage

Romans 12

• Doctrine

  Christian Identity in Christ

  Identity located in union with Christ, not caste, ethnic heritage, or karma-accumulated spiritual status.

  ROM.12.5

• Glossary Term

  Church

  Transliterated term; established in Hindi Christian usage.

  ROM.12.4-5

• Doctrine

  Church as God's People

  New covenant community; not a ritual institution or caste-segregated assembly.

  ROM.12.4-5

• Doctrine

  Separation unto God's Service

  Must not be confused with Hindu sannyasa (world-renunciation/asceticism).

  ROM.12.1-2

• Doctrine

  Spiritual Gifts

  Spirit-given enablements; not merit-earned powers or Hindu siddhi (supernatural abilities).

  ROM.12.6-8

• Glossary Term

  Spiritual Gifts

  Always use आत्मिक वरदान together.

  ROM.12.6-8