Argument: God is actively involved in advancing the gospel.

Outline: 3 divine footprints on the mission field
1. Closing Doors (6–8)
2. Opening Doors (9–12)
3. Opening Hearts (13–15)

Argument: God's Word moves forward, even in spite of complex challenges.
Outline: 2 perennial obstacles to the mission
Imperfect workers (15:36–41)
Cultural Barriers (16:1–5)

Argument: We must get the gospel right.

Outline:
1. Gospel Controversy (1–5)
2. Gospel Clarification (6–29)
3. Gospel Consolation (30–35)

Argument: Faithful Christian service relies upon and boasts in God.
Outline: 3 commendable convictions
1. Follow God’s plan to strengthen the church
2. Trust in God’s care for his church
3. Boast in God’s work through his church

Argument: The gospel must go to the ends of the earth.
Outline: 3 Conclusions from the Roman Road
Those who are far from God are not too far away (8–10)
The times of ignorance have passed (11–18)
This work brings suffering and requires perseverance (19–20)

Argument: Faithfulness is a million small steps in light of one big conviction: God’s Word will advance.

Outline:
1. Expect both acceptance and rejection when you evangelize (1–2)
2. Opposition isn’t always a reason to leave, often it’s why you should stay (3)
3. Wisdom is needed when facing extreme hostility to the gospel (4–7)

Argument: Knowing God means embracing the message and the mission of Jesus.
Outline:

1. The sobering implications of not believing the Word (44–46a)
2. The sweeping scope of Christ’s mission (47)
3. The staggering expressions of God’s sovereignty (48–52)

Argument: God's past actions intensify the urgency of you believing in Christ today.

Outline: 3 movements that heighten the urgency of faith



1. God’s Graciousness to Israel (13–25)
2. Salvation in the Promised Son (26–37)
3. The Necessity of Faith (38–43)

Argument: Missions are accomplished by the hand of the Lord through the church.
Outline: 3 Fingerprints from the hand of the Lord

1. Mobilizing Gospel Workers (1–4)
2. Overcoming Gospel Opponents (5–11)
3. Creating Gospel People (12)