For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”  Romans 1:16-17

A. Apostle Paul: Gospel Labor from Gospel Passion: Romans 1:14-16a

1. Gospel Responsibility: Romans 1:14, 1 Cor. 9:16, Matt. 28:18-20, Eph. 3:8

2. Gospel Labor: Romans 1:15, 1 Cor. 15:1, 1 Thess. 2:8-9, 2 Cor. 11:24-28, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Tim. 4:2

3. Gospel Boldness: Rom. 1:16, Acts 4:13, Acts 4:31, Phil. 1:20, Luke 9:26

B. Romans: Its Theme and Purpose: Romans 1:16-17

1. Ashamed of the Gospel: Reasons for being

a. Persecution from the world: 2 Tim. 3:10-12, Matt. 24:9

b. Offense of Christ’s cross: Gal. 5:11, 1 Cor. 1:18-24

c. Identification with Christ: Matt. 26:69-75

2. Unashamed of the Gospel: Reasons for not being

a. It is good news from God: Rom. 1:16, Rom. 1:1

b. It is the power of God for salvation: Rom. 1:16

This dynamite power of salvation Frees us from . . .

– Sin’s penalty: Rom. 8:1

– Sin’s power: Rom. 6:14; 17

– Sin’s presence: Rom. 8:23-25

c. It is the righteousness of God revealed: Rom. 1:17