Set Apart For The Gospel 01/08/23

Series: Romans—Good News/Bad news

Set Apart for the Gospel

Romans 1:1-7

Why Study Romans? 

1)  The study of Romans has led to major transformation in individuals and communities. 

2)  Romans details the core of our faith: the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  

The Context of Romans

The book of Romans was written by Paul in 57/58 AD.  It was written to a young, influential,multicultural church in Rome. 

The Occasion of Romans

1)  Paul is trying to garner support for a mission trip to Spain.

2)  He is defending the gospel of salvation by grace through faith. 

3)  He is proposing how church unity can be accomplished around the gospel. 

A Changed Man 

Romans 1:1

A Gospel Message

Romans 1:2-5a

The gospel is not “obey and God will accept you;” it is “God accepts you through Jesus so you can obey.”  

An Apostolic Mission 

Apostle = One sent with a message

Why We share 

·      God desires trust.

·      God is worthy of the praise of all people.

·      People need the gospel.

Today’s Takeaways

1.  The good news:  Jesus makes a way for people to know God. 

2.  The good news is for all people who will trust in Christ.

3.  The gospel initiates and secures change in the way believers think and live. 

4.  Believers are to carry the gospel to the world that desperately needs Him.