United in the Gospel: Compelled

United in the Gospel: Compelled

Romans 1:1-17

6-14-20

I. The Gospel Described. (Romans 1:1-12) 

The Gospel is the good news of God rescuing and transforming those who by faith follow Jesus Christ. 

Acts 8:3 – “But Saul began to destroy the church…he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.” 

Acts 26:9 – “…I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.”

1 Timothy 1:12-13 – “…God appointed me to service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent (of the Gospel)…God’s grace overflowed for me…”

II. The Gospel Debt. (Romans 1:13-15)

2 Corinthians 5:14, 18 – “…Christ's love compels us…and He gave us the ministry of reconciliation…”

III. The Gospel Declared. (Romans 1:16-17) 

Hebrews 12:2 – “…who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame…”

Hebrews 2:11 – “…He is not ashamed to call us brothers…”

Monthly and Weekly Transformation Verse: Romans 1:16 - “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…”

Weekly Reading Plan: Romans 1:1-17; Psalm 37; 1 Corinthians 9  

Going Deeper This Week

1. In reading Romans chapter one, what stood out to you?
2. How would you describe being a “servant of Christ”? Define the Gospel?
3. Who do you want to disciple or walk with over the summer?
4. We are called to be “saints”, set apart ones. What is the most important way we are set apart from the world? (1 John 2:6) 

5. We are to have a mutually encouraging faith for each other (Romans 1:12). How can we have this in the summer of 2020?

6. Read the following references to various explanations of the gospel: Matthew 4:23; 26:13; Mark 1:1; 10:29; Luke 4:18; John 14:6-7, Acts 20:24 and 1 Corinthians 15:3-8. Pray the Gospel to yourself or over each other.