Bill Acton :: Romans 1:14-17 - The Gospel

Sermon Outline for Romans 1:14-17

The Gospel

1. Paul’s Attitude about the Gospel
   1. I am a debtor to share it – Rom 1:14
   2. I am ready to declare it – Rom 1:15
   3. I am not ashamed to live it – Rom 1:16
2. The Explanation of the Gospel
   1. The Author – Christ
   2. The Aim – Salvation
   3. The Ability – Power of God
      1. Takes away the penalty of sin
      2. Destroys the power of sin
      3. Creates new life
   4. The appeal – Jew and Greek
      1. The Biblical Gospel
         1. To glorify God – proclamation of Divine Son
         2. A summons to worship the Almighty, Sovereign Lord
         3. God-centered
         4. The Grace of God
         5. Christ, a triumphant Savior accomplishing His purpose
         6. Produces true conversions thru regeneration that results in submission to Christ
      2. The “New Unbiblical” Gospel
         1. To help man feel better and build self-esteem
         2. Come to God to solve problems and get out of trouble
         3. Man-centered
         4. The ability of man
         5. Man in control of destiny – God a helpless spectator and defeated Savior
         6. Produces a mild interest in Christ as long as man can still live his way
3. The Righteousness that Is by Faith
   1. The righteousness of God
      1. It is His attribute of perfect holiness
      2. It is revealed in His law
      3. It is demanded of us
      4. Disobedience demands punishment
   2. God’s righteousness satisfied
      1. In the life of Christ
      2. In the death of Christ
   3. God’s righteousness given
      1. By grace
      2. Through faith
   4. The righteous live by faith