1. The Debt of Faith
Text: Romans 1:1-16
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2. Romans 1:1 Paul introduces himself A bond servant of Christ
A called apostle
Set apart for the gospel of God
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3. The Gospel of God Was promised beforehand by the prophets (2)
Concerning a descendant of David (3)
Concerning the Son of God (3)
Jesus was declared to be God’s Son by the resurrection from the dead (4)
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4. Paul Desired to See the Roman Brethren
To impart some spiritual gift (11)
To receive mutual encouragement (12)
To obtain fruit among them (13)
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5. Romans 1: I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. 15 So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.
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6. Debt of Faith RECOGNITION OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Are we negligent in our obligations? Do we recognize our responsibilities?
The result of negligent attitudes:
Churches that do not grow
Christians that do not grow
People who are not taught
Paul felt compelled to meet his obligations in Christ
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7. Debt of Faith WHY DID PAUL FEEL THIS OBILGATION?
PAUL UNDERSTOOD THAT SALVATION IS BY THE GRACE OF GOD (Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 4:1-5; 3:23-24; 6:23; 12:1-2)
PAUL FELT AN OBLIGATION TO PREACH TO MEN BECAUSE THE GOSPEL IS GOD’S POWER UNTO SALVATION (Rom. 1:14-15; 10:1; 3:23; Acts 26:14-18; Rom. 1:16)
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8. Debt of Faith HOW IS THIS SENSE OF OBLIGATION SEEN IN OUR LIVES?
BY THE FRUIT WE BEAR (Rom. 1:13)
Are we winning converts?
Maturing in the faith?
Edifying others?
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9. WHAT IS OUR ATTITUDE? DO WE RECOGNIZE OUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES?
Your family needs you to fulfill your God-given responsibilities
Your neighbors need you to fulfill your God-given responsibilities
Your brethren need you to fulfill your God-given responsibilities
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