Bill Acton :: Romans 1:1-10 - God Saves Sinners Completely

Sermon Outline for Romans 1:1-10

• Introduction: Author is Paul, in 58 AD, from Corinth during his third missionary trip
• Theme: God saves sinners completely
• Subject Matter: God declares sinners righteous through the merit of Christ, and calls them, and enables them to pursue righteous living

The Salutation

1. About Paul Himself
   1. As to his ministry
      1. He is a servant of Christ Jesus
      2. He is an apostle
   2. As to his life
      1. He is called
      2. He is separated
         1. To a relationship
         2. To a purpose
2. About His Message
   1. It is the Gospel of God
   2. It was prophesied through the prophets
   3. It was personified in Christ
      1. His humanity – the seed of David
      2. His deity – the Son of God
      3. His authority
         1. The resurrection
         2. The Spirit of holiness
      4. His grace
         1. He gives apostleship
         2. He gives effectual calling
3. About His Readers
   1. They are the called of God
   2. They are the saints of God
   3. Their testimony – their faith is known