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Because He Is Ready Preparing In Prayer – Romans 1:9-10 Going With A Goal – Romans 1:11-13 Committed To Christ’s Commission – Romans 1:14-15 (all the world) “I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel” – Not ashamed of the Author – Not ashamed of the message – Not ashamed of the conclusions
Because The Gospel Is A Good & Powerful Message A Message Focused On Jesus Christ – “preaching of the gospel of His Son…” A Powerful Message of Salvation – “the power of God for salvation” A Message Calling For Faith – “To Everyone Who Believes” A Message For All People – Vs. 14 & “The Jew First & Also The Greek”
Because The Gospel Is From God God’s Revelation To Mankind 3 Phrases Must Be Clarified By The Context – “the righteousness of God” – “from faith to faith” – “live by faith” It Contains: The Righteousness of God – God’s personal holiness – “a God kind of righteousness” – Romans 9:30-32
Because The Gospel Is From God Revelation From Faith to Faith – “From” – a point of origin at which action proceeds. – “to” – the point reached or entered. 3 Common Meanings Suggested – Degrees of Faith: from spiritual babe to a mature Christian – Messengers of Faith: from people with faith to people needing to develop faith. – Theme of Faith: from the faith of the patriarchs to faith in Jesus. “For IN it…IS REVEALED…” – Within the gospel, how is the message developed as it progresses from page to page? – In the gospel, God’s kind of righteousness is revealed beginning with ______ leading to ______. (Galatians 3:24-25) The Primary Meaning Is: Theme of Faith (Romans 4:13-14)
Because The Gospel Is From God “Shall Live By Faith” – Shall obtain life, by trusting in God. – Shall trust in God, as a daily manner of life. Original Context: Habakkuk 2:2-4 – “…that the one who reads it may run.” Primary Meaning: Shall obtain life by trusting in God. – Romans 1:19, Hebrews 10:38-39
Eager To Preach