''The Power of the Gospel'' - (Romans 1:1-16)

Episode Outline:

I. A Gospel Explanation (vs. 1–7)

• The Gospel was Promised – Romans 1:2 “Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,”
• The Gospel Came with Power – Romans 1:4 “Declared to be the Son of God with power… by the resurrection from the dead” ➤ Matthew 9:6 – Power to forgive sins ➤ Luke 15:2 – Receives sinners
• The Gospel Had a Purpose – Romans 1:7 “To all that be in Rome, beloved of God…” ➤ Ephesians 2:13 – Brought near by Christ’s blood ➤ Romans 1:5 – “To reach the nations”

II. A Gospel Celebration (vs. 8–10)

• The Gospel Has Saved You ➤ “Your faith” – It's your faith, not borrowed faith ➤ Personal application: Take ownership of your salvation
• The Gospel Is Saving Others ➤ “Spoken of throughout the whole world” ➤ 2 Thessalonians 3:1 – Pray for the Word to run freely
• Illustration: General Grant and General Lee – responding to grace with loyalty

III. A Gospel Obligation (vs. 11–15)

• “What can I give Him?” – Give Him your heart ➤ Matthew 6:21 – “Where your treasure is…”
• Paul’s Example:
  • Debtor to the Gospel
  • Declaring the Gospel
  • Decided to share the Gospel

IV. A Gospel Proclamation (vs. 16–17)

• “The just shall live by faith” ➤ Romans 1:17 ➤ Quote from Spurgeon: “To live by faith is far surer…” ➤ Martin Luther’s moment – Realizing the truth of the Gospel, even when the Church was wrong
• Key Verse:

Romans 1:17 – “The just shall live by faith.”

Closing Challenge:

Where are you with the Gospel? Have you received it? Are you living by it? Are you sharing it?

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