Intro/Background
The church at Rome had a faith (1:8)
Paul believed there was more to the that would bring them (1:11)
Eagerness: próthumos – of mind, temperament, passion predisposed, ready, willing, prompt
Our for the Gospel is only as as what we believe it can
For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have need again for someone to teach you the elementary principles of the actual words of God, and you have come to need milk and not solid food. – Hebrews 5:12 (NAS)
They key to in the Gospel is it’s
Power: dúnamis – power, especially achieving power
Three (often missed) Powerful Points of Impact:
1. IDENTITY
The power of the Gospel our
(v.17) “The one who by faith is righteous shall live.
“…knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him that our body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin; for he who has died is freed from sin. – Romans 6:6-7
2. VICTORY
The power of the Gospel us
Greek σῴζω (sōzō): “to save”) generally means “to deliver,” “to rescue” or “to make safe.”
They describe bringing people from a state of danger to a state of wholeness and safety. It is clear that salvation is holistic and involves the well-being of the whole person. (Lexham Theological Wordbook)
3. COMMUNITY
The power of the Gospel healthy
Conclusion: