• Paul's Attitude about the Gospel
  • I am a debtor to share it — Rom 1:14
  • I am ready to declare it — Rom 1:15
  • I am not ashamed to live it — Rom 1:16
• The Explanation of the Gospel
  • The Author — Christ
  • The Aim — Salvation
  • The Ability — Power of God
    • Takes away the penalty of sin
    • Destroys the power of sin
    • Creates new life
  • The appeal — Jew and Greek
    • The Biblical Gospel
      • To glorify God's proclamation of Divine Son
      • A summons to worship the Almighty, Sovereign Lord
      • God-centered
      • The Grace of God
      • Christ, a triumphant Savior accomplishing His purpose
      • Produces true conversions thru regeneration that results in submission to Christ
    • The "New Unbiblical" Gospel
      • To help man feel better and build self-esteem
      • Come to God to solve problems and get out of trouble
      • Man-centered
      • The ability of man
      • Man in control of destiny — God a helpless spectator and defeated Savior
      • Produces a mild interest in Christ as long as man can still live his way
• The Righteousness that Is by Faith
  • The righteousness of God
    • It is His attribute of perfect holiness
    • It is revealed in His law
    • It is demanded of us
    • Disobedience demands punishment
  • God's righteousness satisfied
    • In the life of Christ
    • In the death of Christ
  • God's righteousness given
    • By grace
    • Through faith
  • The righteous live by faith

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