The Gospel According to Paul

 He was concerned for them spiritually

Romans 1:8-11 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you 10 always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God's will I may now at last succeed in coming to you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— Romans 1:13 I want you to know, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles

 He was concerned for them spiritually  Job of teaching includes interest and desire..i.e. Paul wanted “fruit”

John 4 Willingness to talk to a Samaritan outcast? Matthew 20:29-34 Leaving a “busy” crowd to show compassion? 2 Corinthians 2:12-13 Remaing “unrested” until a matter was resolved

 He was concerned for them spiritually  Job of teaching includes interest and desire..i.e. Paul wanted “fruit”  He appreciated their faith, it was “proclaimed”

 Paul expected to give/get encouragement The main means of upbuilding one’s faith is the association with other Christians Acts 2: they were “daily” meeting in the temple and in their homes Hebrews 10: “considering” is invalid unless we “stimulate”

 Paul expected to give/get encouragement  They were having problems 2:1, racial tension Ch maturity issues Ch. 6- worldly pressures

2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, For answers? 1 Peter 5:7 …casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. For relief? Hebrews 4:15-16 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For grace?

 Paul didn’t subscribe to silence for any reason 1 Timothy 1:18 This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, Ephesians 5:11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. Romans 2:6 He will render to each one according to his works:

 Teaching  Those we appreciate  Those with problems  Those not established  Resisting the influence of evil Have you accepted it? Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.