1. THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD

2. Hebrews 4:12-13 God’s word is living (life produces life) John 6:63,68
God’s word is active
(it is always at work)
God’s word is sharp
(for cutting: surgery, both exploratory and corrective)
V.13 alludes to Genesis 3

3. Romans 1:14-17 I am debtor To whom? 1 Timothy 1:12-16
How to pay? Titus 2:11-14
I am ready to preach the gospel
Had knowledge, had zeal Romans 10:1-3
I am not ashamed of the gospel
IT IS GOD’S POWER UNTO SALVATION
DYNAMITE 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Timothy 2:15

4. Romans 10 Two ways of being righteous v.2-3 God’s way vs. man’s way
Perfectly keeping the law v.5
(but all have sinned Romans 3:23)
Word of God in the heart and mouth v.6-13
If it is not in the heart it cannot save v.17
If it is not in the mouth (confession and evangelism) it cannot save v.9-10

5. Applications If we really believe this, then:
We will speak up for Christ
We will not be ashamed to speak up
We will be ready to speak up
We will live by faith and want others to do so
We will pray for others’ salvation
We will work for others’ salvation