-- 7 Essentials of God's Call for the Apostle
Paul and for Your Life
1. Owned by the Master -- General -- "a bond-servant of Christ Jesus"
security that comes from knowing we belong to Christ; leads to dedicated service
2. Plugged into Gifted Ministry -- Specific -- "called as an apostle"
3. Dedicated to the Gospel -- "set apart for the gospel of God"
a. Promised by God in the OT
b. Focused on the person of Jesus Christ
1) Relationship to God the Father = "His Son"
2) Relationship to us = "our Lord"
3) What we learn about Him by virtue of the incarnation
4) What we learn about Him by virtue of the resurrection
4. Challenged by Worldwide Vision (:5-6)
5. Sourced in God's Love -- "to all who are beloved of God in Rome"
6. Characterized by Holiness -- "called as saints"
7. Dependent on God's Resources -- continual supply of grace & peace
