Paul’s Final Days

Paul, the Reformer Gentiles, women, slaves – “Neither Jew nor Greek, male nor female, bond or free” Gospel according to Jesus Christ – Romans 1:16 – Crucified and risen

Paul, the Reformer What are people converting to? – Judaism, person, or Christ? – What they convert limits growth! – Paul – converts to Christ

Paul, the Reformer Lifestyle changes – “some of you were...” – 1 Cor 6:11 – “You were washed... – You were sanctified... – You were justified...”

Paul, the Reformer Transformation – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” – Rom 12:2 – Moves us into maturity

When the Spirit Says Go and the People Say No Paul receives directives: – “you will be told what you must do” – “come over to Macedonia” (16:9) – “must bear witness in Rome” (23:11)

When the Spirit Says Go and the People Say No “Paul purposed in the Spirit” – Acts 19:21 (Jerusalem / Rome) Prophetic words – Warning, preparation or direction – Edification, exhortation or comfort

God’s Story Take the gospel “to the uttermost” Paul moved to the gentiles

Their Story The gospel according to... who? Paul – Christ crucified and risen

Our Story Called to preach the gospel Sent into all the world