Marks of a True Christian
What does a genuine Christian look like on an ordinary Tuesday? Paul answers in one chapter, Romans 12, and it touches every part of life.
Marks of a True Christian is a 12-lesson Bible study workbook by Matthew Allen on Romans 12, in the Growth Tracks series. It works through the chapter verse by verse, from presenting ourselves as living sacrifices to living in harmony with one another.
How This Study Helps
Many Christians know the doctrine of Romans 1–11 better than they know how to live it out. Faith can stay in the head while daily life runs on habit, pride, or quiet resentment. Paul doesn't leave it there. Right after explaining God's mercy, he turns to what that mercy should produce in us.
This study helps you take Romans 12 seriously, one mark at a time. It looks at transformation, humility, finding your place in the body, sincere love, spiritual fervor, hope, generosity, and how to respond to those who mistreat you. Each lesson pairs the text with practical steps so the chapter shapes how you live with your family and your church.
What's Inside
- Living Sacrifices
- Don't Be Conformed, Be Transformed
- Discerning the Will of God
- Do Not Think Too Highly of Yourself
- Where Do You Fit?
- Genuine Love
- Outdo One Another in Sharing Love
- Fervent in the Spirit
- Rejoice in Hope
- Contributing to the Needs of the Saints
- Bless Those Who Persecute You
- Live in Harmony with One Another
Format & Features
Twelve lessons in a 45-page perfect-bound paperback, with the biblical text, practical application, and reflection in each chapter. It's also available as a PDF or ePub eBook for individual use, and as a PDF with a class-use license.
Who It's For
Adult Bible classes, small groups, and personal devotional study. It suits young adults and mature believers alike.
Common Questions
How long does it take to teach?
Its 12 lessons fit a quarter of weekly classes with a week to spare.
Can I use it to teach a class?
Yes. Order print copies for each student, or choose the PDF class-use license.
Is it a commentary on all of Romans?
No. It focuses on chapter 12. For the whole letter, see Paul's Letter to the Romans.
About the Author
Matthew Allen is the pulpit minister at Cornerstone Church of Christ in Centerville, Ohio, and co-owner of Spiritbuilding Publishers. With more than three decades of preaching across the country and abroad, he writes for Christians who want substance, clarity, and the steady encouragement of grace.
About the Series
Marks of a True Christian is part of the Growth Tracks series, a line of Spiritbuilding workbooks launched in 2023 to strengthen and encourage Christians wherever they are in their walk.
Product Details
- Author: Matthew Allen
- Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
- ISBN: 9781964805016
- Lessons: 12
- Pages: 45
- Format: Perfect-bound paperback; PDF and ePub eBook (individual); PDF class use