2. The “I Am” Statements of the Apostle Paul
Romans 1:14-16

3. Jesus Made Many “I Am” Statements About Himself
I Am the Bread of Life
I Am the Light of the World
I Am the Good Shepherd
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
I Am the Way, Truth, and Life
I Am the True Vine

4. “I Am A Debtor” Rom. 1:14
Paul was a debtor to men because of what the Lord had done for him (1 Tim. 1:12-17).
He “repaid” the Lord by trying to save as many people as he could (1 Cor. 9:16, 19-22).
Jesus has saved us. We are indebted to share the gospel with others (2 Kings 7:9-3).

5. “I Am Ready” Rom. 1:15 Readiness requires preparation.
- 1 Pet. 3:15; 2 Tim. 2:15
Readiness requires devotion.
- 2 Cor. 8:12; 1 Sam. 3:9-10
Readiness requires watchfulness.
- 2 Tim. 4:1-5; Titus 3:1
Are we ready?

6. The Gospel has the power to…
“I Am Not Ashamed” Rom. 1:16
The Gospel has the power to…
Pierce the heart and judge man’s thoughts and intentions (Heb. 4:12).
Cast down every argument that exalts itself against the truth (2 Cor. 10:5).
Turn sinners away from the power of Satan (Acts 26:18).

7. The Gospel has the power to…
“I Am Not Ashamed” Rom. 1:16
The Gospel has the power to…
Set men free from sin (John 8:32-36).
Save men from the punishment of sin (Rom. 6:23).
Rescue from the power of darkness and deliver into the kingdom of God (Col. 1:13).

8. “I Am Not Ashamed” Rom. 1:16
Paul was not ashamed to suffer for the gospel (2 Tim. 1:8, 12).
He boasted in the cross of Christ (Gal. 6:14).
We are not to be ashamed of Christ or His words (Mark 8:38; Heb. 11:16).

9. Paul’s “I Am” Statements
“I Am A Debtor”
“I Am Ready”
“I Am Not Ashamed”
Can we say the same thing?