''The Power of the Gospel'' - (Romans 1:1-16)

Episode Outline:I. A Gospel Explanation (vs. 1–7)The Gospel was Promised – Romans 1:2 “Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,”The Gospel Came with Power – Romans 1:4 “Declared to be the Son of God with power… by the resurrection from the dead” ➤ Matthew 9:6 – Power to forgive sins ➤ Luke 15:2 – Receives sinnersThe Gospel Had a Purpose – Romans 1:7 “To all that be in Rome, beloved of God…” ➤ Ephesians 2:13 – Brought near by Christ’s blood ➤ Romans 1:5 – “To reach the nations”II. A Gospel Celebration (vs. 8–10)The Gospel Has Saved You ➤ “Your faith” – It's your faith, not borrowed faith ➤ Personal application: Take ownership of your salvationThe Gospel Is Saving Others ➤ “Spoken of throughout the whole world” ➤ 2 Thessalonians 3:1 – Pray for the Word to run freelyIllustration: General Grant and General Lee – responding to grace with loyaltyIII. A Gospel Obligation (vs. 11–15)“What can I give Him?” – Give Him your heart ➤ Matthew 6:21 – “Where your treasure is…”Paul’s Example:Debtor to the GospelDeclaring the GospelDecided to share the GospelIV. A Gospel Proclamation (vs. 16–17)“The just shall live by faith” ➤ Romans 1:17 ➤ Quote from Spurgeon: “To live by faith is far surer…” ➤ Martin Luther’s moment – Realizing the truth of the Gospel, even when the Church was wrongKey Verse:Romans 1:17 – “The just shall live by faith.”Closing Challenge:Where are you with the Gospel? Have you received it? Are you living by it? Are you sharing it?Church Website: https://www.ashlandstreetbaptist.com/Podcast Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-ashland-...Facebook: / asbcarchdaleThe Bible Believe's Program https://open.spotify.com/show/3R76FeN