Romans 1 talk - God's Glorious Gospel

Introduction

- Written around AD 58 to converted Jews and Gentiles
- A letter written to a local church
- Full of foundational and fundamental truth
- First 11 chapters are doctrine
- Remaining chapters deal with practical application

Some quotes about Romans

- LUTHER - "Romans is the chief part of the New Testament"
- CALVIN - "If we gain a true understanding of Romans, we have an open door to the most profound treasures of scripture"
- SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE - "Romans is the most profound piece of writing in existence"

Means of Conversion for Many

- AUGUSTINE - When reading Romans 13:12
- LUTHER - In 1515
- JOHN WESLEY - in 1738 "heart was strangely warmed" knew God had forgiven him his sins - "even mine" he says
- JOHN BUNYAN - Romans and Galatians

God's Glorious Gospel (Romans 1:1-7)

- It's the Gospel of God
- The Gospel is rooted in history
- The Gospel is about Jesus
- The Gospel is for everyone
- The Gospel possess a people.

What the Gospel is and its effect on Paul (Romans 1:14-16)

- Verse 14 "I am bound"
- Verse 15 - "I am so eager"
- Verse 16 - "I am not ashamed"

Righteousness from God

- Salvation = Deliverance, safety, healing and soundness - Nothing to do with the efforts of men and women but all about God's powerful work - God gives us Christ's righteousness - This is a free gift available to all and received by faith