Romans 15:20-21

 

Romans 15:20-21

Paul’s Pioneering Spirit

 

Rom 15:20  Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: 

Rom 15:21  But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand. 

          1.      Paul’s Purpose – vs. 20a*

a.       Paul is driven by a love of honor

                                                              i.      The word that is used here is philotimia which means love of honor. We must:

1.      Labor in a fashion that is acceptable to the Lord

a.       2 Corinthians 5:9 

2.      Desire to not meddle in others business

a.       1 Thessalonians 4:11 

b.      Paul recognizes that God’s love is not spread through human means

                                                              i.      The gospel is not primarily spread through: Social media posts, bazars, fundraisers, bumper stickers, t-shirts etc.

                                                            ii.      Preaching is foolish to the world, but to those that are saved it is power of God

1.      1 Corinthians 1:18-21 

                                                          iii.      Preachers must be continually: Examined, tested, appointed and sent by the local church

1.      Romans 10:13-17 

c.       Paul has a singular message

                                                              i.      1 Corinthians 2:2 

           2.      Paul Plan – vs. 20b*

a.       Paul wants to reach those that have never heard

                                                              i.      Even in our day and age it is said that the name of McDonald’s is more recognizable that the name of Christ

1.      2 Corinthians 10:13-16 

           3.      Paul’s Passion – vs. 20c*

a.       Paul wants to always be on the frontiers of the gospel and go where no one else dares.

                                                              i.      Mark 16:15 

          4.      Paul’s Inspiration – vs. 21*

a.       Paul is inspired by the pioneering spirit of Christ

                                                              i.      Christ came humbly

1.      Isaiah 53:1-7 

                                                            ii.      But soon He will be exalted

1.      Isaiah 52:13-15 

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Romans 15:14-19

 

Romans 15:14-19

Paul’s Example of Love

Rom 15:14  And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. 

Rom 15:15  Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, 

Rom 15:16  That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. 

Rom 15:17  I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. 

Rom 15:18  For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, 

Rom 15:19  Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. 

 

• The Apostle Paul Pulls Back the Curtains for Us to See What Drives a Successful Christians Leader
• We should all want to be leaders in the church
• 1 Timothy 3:1 

 

1. A Good Christian Leader Should be Known for the Praise He Gives to Others – vs. 14
1. Do you take note of and openly praise the work of your fellow believers in the following categories?

                                                              i.      That they are filled with goodness

1.      2 Peter 1:3-8 

                                                            ii.      That they are growing in their knowledge of the word of God

1.      1 Peter 2:2 

                                                          iii.      That they are equipped to teach others

1.      2 Timothy 2:1-2 

 

 

2. A Good Christian Leader Should be Known for His Boldness in Sharing the Gospel – vs. 15a,b
1. Can you boldly share the word of God even with people that might be familiar with it, knowing that we all need to be continually reminded of the truth?

                                                              i.      Acts 9:27 

2. Are you willing to go out in the world to share the gospel with those that have never heard?

                                                              i.      Acts 13:45-46 

3. A Good Christian Leader Should be Fully Prepared for the Work of the Ministry – vs. 15c-16
1. A Christian minister should be filled with a special grace that enables his ministry

                                                              i.      Romans 1:5 

2. A Christian minister should be filled with a priestly passion:

                                                              i.      To know his target ministry (for Paul it was the Gentiles)

1.      Acts 9:15-16 

                                                            ii.      To present his target group of people as an acceptable offering to God

1.      Galatians 4:19 

                                                          iii.      And to see them purified by the Holy Spirit so they can be sanctified

1.      Ephesians 2:20-22 

4. A Good Christian Leader Should be Known for Always Bragging About What Christ Has Done in His Ministry – vs. 17
1. Do you serve God for your own glory or are you always looking for ways to give God all the credit?

                                                              i.      1 Corinthians 3:3-7 

5. A Good Christian Leader Knows that All His Accomplishments are Because of the Work of Christ in His Life – vs. 18-19
1. An effective ministry has the following elements

                                                              i.      Knows that Christ does it all

1.      2 Corinthians 3:1-3 

                                                            ii.      Produces genuine believers

1.      James 1:22 

                                                          iii.      Sees God work in miraculous ways

                                                          iv.      Has a wide reach in their proclamation of the Gospel

1.      Acts 1:8 

                                                            v.      Preaches all the Gospel of Christ

1.      Acts 20:20 

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Romans 15:7-13

 

Romans 15:7-13

Laud Him, All Ye People

 

Rom 15:7  Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. 

Rom 15:8  Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: 

Rom 15:9  And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. 

Rom 15:10  And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. 

Rom 15:11  And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people. 

Rom 15:12  And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust. 

Rom 15:13  Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. 

     1.      Christ Wants Us All to Energetically Embrace Each Other – vs. 7*

a.       Receive other believers as Christ received you

                                                              i.      Christ receives the ungodly

1.      Romans 5:6-8 

                                                            ii.      Christ receives the unworthy

1.      Matthew 11:19 

                                                          iii.      Christ receives anyone that will come to Him

1.      John 6:37 

           2.      Gentiles are to Embrace Jews – vs. 8*

a.       God intends to keep His promises to the Jewish people

                                                              i.      Romans 11:25-26 

           3.      Jews are to Embrace Gentiles – vs. 9a*

a.       Romans 11:11-12 

b.      Galatians 3:28-29 

           4.      The Old Testament Teaches of the Glorious Unity Found in Christ – vs. 9b-12*

a.       Christ’s throne will be their praise

                                                              i.      Psalm 18:49-50 

b.      Christ’s sword will be their vengeance

                                                              i.      Deuteronomy 32:42-43 

c.       Christ’s mercy will be their song

                                                              i.      Psalm 117:1-2 

d.      Christ’s protection will be their banner

                                                              i.      Isaiah 11:10 

           5.      Paul’s Hope for the Future of the Church – vs. 13*

a.       God fills His people with:

                                                              i.      All Hope

1.      Joel 3:16 

                                                            ii.      All Joy

1.      Isaiah 55:12 

                                                          iii.      All Peace

1.      John 14:27 

                                                          iv.      All Faith

1.      Romans 5:1 

                                                            v.      Through the power of His Holy Spirit

1.      Ephesians 5:26-27