Commitment to the Gospel (Romans 1:16-17)

I. Empowerment of the Gospel (Romans 1:16)

1. It is the “power of God” (1 Jn. 4:19)
2. It is the “gospel of Christ” (1 Cor. 15:3-4; Rom. 4:25; 1 Tim. 1:12-15; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 2:10; Jn. 10:10)

II. Evangelization of sinners with the Gospel (Romans 1:17)

1. “Salvation” explained by Paul (Rom. 1:16)
2. That men may have eternal life (Jn. 10:28)

III. Expounding the Gospel with Clarity (Romans 1:16)

1. How this Gospel message is activated “To everyone that believeth.” (Eph. 2:8,9; Titus 3:5)
2. How unbelievers and the faithless stumble at the Gospel (Rom. 10:13; 9:32; 1 Pet. 2:8)

IV. Extension of the Gospel

1. In the New Testament time – “to the Jews first, and also to the Greek” (Rom. 1:16)
2. To all – “whosoever will” (Rev. 22:17; Jn. 6:37; 1:11; Jn. 8:24)

V. Earnest promise of God to all recipients of the Gospel (Romans 1:17)

1. Fruit of righteousness (Eph. 5:9; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 1 Cor. 1:21; Rom. 10:13-17)
2. “From faith to faith” (Rom. 1:17; Hab. 2:4)