Promoting the Gospel – Romans 15

TITLE: Promoting the Gospel – Romans 15

SUBJECT: Romans

PROPOSITION: We promote the gospel when we 1) Respect one another’s Scruples, 2) Receive one another in Christ 3) Rescue the Lost, and 4) Render Help to those in Need.

OBJECTIVE: Each should understand how to promote the gospel as Paul did.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Romans 15:18-21

2. About the Text:

1) Paul was a ceaseless promoter of the gospel.

2) What can we learn from Him about promoting the gospel?

3. Ref. to S, T, P, O, and A.

DISCUSSION:

I.   Respect one another’s Scruples (1-6)

1. We please our neighbor in these matters for edification (1-2).

2. Christ did not please himself (3).

3. Let’s be patient with one another and comfort one another (4-6).

4. Connects back to Romans 14.

II.  Receive One Another in Christ (7-13)

1. As Christ receives us (7)

2. With the attitude of a servant (8-12)

3. With the joy and peace of believing (13).

4. Compare Philippians 2:1-4.

III. Rescue the Lost (14-21)

1. By admonishing one another (14)

2. Ministering the Gospel (15-16)

3. Preaching the Gospel where it has never been (17-21)

4. Luke 19:10

IV.  Render Help (22-33)

1. Help in Evangelism (22-24)

2. Help for the Poor (25-29)

3. Help in Prayer (30-33)

4. 2 Corinthians 8-9.

CONCLUSION:

1. We promote the gospel when we . . .

1) Respect One Another’s Scruples

2) Receive One Another in Christ

3) Rescue the Lost

4) Render Help to Those in Need

2. Invitation