Text Verse: Rom 1:14
(Rom 1:14 KJV) "I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise."
Introduction:
Paul realizes his position not only to the Lord but also to the world. Paul is referred to as a servant of Jesus Christ, and a debtor to the world.
We too, if we have been born again should be a servant of Jesus Christ, and be a debtor to the world. Not in a finacial sense, but in a spiritual sense.
Notice with me:
1. Paul’s Dictate (vs 1)
(Rom 1:1 KJV) "Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,"
A. Servant (vs 1)
(Rom 1:1 KJV) "Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,"
B. Separated (vs 1)
(Rom 1:1 KJV) "Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,"
C. Soul winner (vs 15,16)
(Rom 1:15-16 KJV) "So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. {16} For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."
2. Paul’s Debtorness (vs 14)
A. Lord (vs 1)
1. Ambassador to present. (vs 1, apostle)
(Rom 1:1 KJV) "Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,"
2. Appointed to preach. (vs 1, 15)
(Rom 1:1 KJV) "Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,"
(Rom 1:15 KJV) "So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also."
3. Affirm the Lord’s position. (vs 3-7)
(Rom 1:3-7 KJV) "Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; {4} And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: {5} By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: {6} Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: {7} To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ."
B. Lost (vs 14)
(Rom 1:14 KJV) "I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise."
1. Pray for. (vs 9)
(Rom 1:9 KJV) "For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;"
2. Preach to. (vs 15)
(Rom 1:15 KJV) "So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also."
3. Present Him. (vs 16)
(Rom 1:16 KJV) "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."
C. Legacy (Heb 12:1)
A. Follow their procedure. (2 Tim 2:2)
(2 Tim 2:2 KJV) "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also."
B. Forget his past. (Phil 3:13)
(Phil 3:13 KJV) "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"
C. Finish his path. (2 Tim 4:7)
(2 Tim 4:7 KJV) "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:"
3. Paul’s Determination (vs 15)
(Rom 1:15 KJV) "So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also."
A. Willing to give all
B. Willing to suffer much
C. Are we willing with as much as in me is?
Close:
God help us to be debtors to the Lord, lost, and the legacy handed to us.
