Romans 1:8-17 (p1128) – The Difference The Gospel Makes
Paul’s summaries of the gospel (vv2-6 & 16-17)
sandwich this passage. In these central verses we can see the difference the
gospel makes to Paul, and the difference it might make to us:
Paul gives thanks (v8) for the faith of the Romans
Paul prays (v9-10) for the Romans and for his visit to
them
Paul plans (vv10-13) to visit Rome, but recognises God is
in control
Paul is obliged / indebted (v14) to both Greeks and
non-Greeks, to the wise and the foolish, to all people
Paul is eager (v15) to preach the gospel (to the
Christians) in Rome
Paul is not ashamed (v16-17) of the gospel
Why is Paul eager to preach the gospel and
unashamed of it?
The
gospel is such good news!
The
gospel is the power of God (v16)
Salvation
/ rescue is at stake (v16)
The
gospel is for everyone (v16)
The
gospel requires the response of faith (vv16-17)
The
gospel reveals the righteousness / faithfulness of God, keeping his promises
and justly making sinners right with him (v17)
Vv16
& 17 are crucial for the rest of the letter
1vv18-3v20
will show why everyone desperately needs this gospel
3vv21-end
will show how the gospel works
May God make us thankful, prayerful, eager, unashamed
planners of gospel ministry.
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