Paul & The Gospel

SERIES: ROMANS
MESSAGE: Paul & The Gospel
TEXT: Romans 1:15–17
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. Gospel readiness – “I am eager” (V. 15)
   (Rom. 15:20; 2 Tim. 2:21; 2 Tim. 4:1–2)

2. Gospel pride – “I am not ashamed” (V. 16a)

   • Of Jesus (Mark 8:38)

   • Of the cross (1 Cor. 1:17–21; Gal. 6:14)

   • Of suffering (2. Tim. 1:8, 12, 16)

3. Gospel power – “It is the power of God” (V. 16b)

   • It is dynamic

   • It delivers

     • Delivers from the guilt of sin.
       (Rom. 3:9–12, 23; Rom. 5:1; Rom. 8:1)

     • Delivers from the power of sin. (Rom. 6:11–14)

     • Delivers from the pollution of sin. (2 Pet. 1:4)

     • Restores us to forgiveness and cleansing. (Jude 24)

     • Restores us to communion with God. (John 1:12)

     • Restores us to hope. (Rom. 8:18–25)

4. Gospel reach – “to everyone who believes” (V. 16)
   (John 3:16; Acts 2:21; Rev. 22:17)

Questions:

1. Are you prepared and eager to share the Gospel?

2. Are you ever tempted to be ashamed of the Gospel?

   • Why?

3. How is the Gospel powerful?

4. From what condition are we saved?

5. Who is the Gospel for?