Promoting the Gospel – Romans 15
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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