The Gospel According To Paul. Series

“God never calls the qualified, He qualifies the called!”

Romans 1:1 “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.” (NIV)

The Gospel According to Paul:

1) Paul – The Man! Describes himself three ways: Vs. 1

He calls himself a “servant”.

He calls himself an “apostle”.

He calls himself “set-apart”.

2) Paul’s Message to the Church in Rome.

Gospel—means good news!

The Gospel is promised in the Bible! Vs. 2

The Gospel is a person, Jesus Christ! Vs. 3

It is a Gospel of Grace! Vs. 5

It is a Gospel for the whole world! Vs. 5-6

Key: To surrender is to obey!

3) Paul’s Ministry with the Church in Rome. Vs. 7-13

Question: What do you believe a church ought to be famous for?

Impart—simply means to share.

Question: Will you Encourage, Pray, Spend Time, and Share your life with others?

4) Paul’s Motivation—in sharing his heart! Vs. 14-16

Vs. 14 “I am obligated…”

Question: Who are you obligated to?

Vs. 15 “I am so eager to preach the gospel…”

Key: The greatest thing in the world is to share Christ with somebody!

Vs. 16 “I am not ashamed of the gospel…”

Question: Why are people ashamed of the gospel?

Habbakuk 2:4 “The Righteous will live by faith.” (NIV)