Paul's obligation (verse 14) to the Gospel is not a guilt trip of legalistic religious duty, but that he has a debt to deliver the gospel to ALL peoples.
* Being saved by the gospel should motivate us to be eager to preach it
* Paul Not Ashamed of Gospel -- Previously a rejecting Jew -- Under Roman Rule should be scared -- As Christian, rejected by all parties -- Commissioned ambassador of Gospel
1. GOSPEL POWER UNTO SALVATION * Gospel itself is power * As such, we are to PROCLAIM it
2. RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD REVEALED * stems from His holiness (otherness) * displayed by Law * evidenced in inflexible justice * interacts in judgment verdict * need to know Law cannot save, know that all are sinners, need to repent
3. RIGHTEOUSNESS REVEALED FAITH TO FAITH * source of faith to purpose = faith * v.16 righteous shall live by faith * faith living constant and forever * salvation equal to/for all
CONCLUSION: Must preach the gospel (God's demand for righteousness, our lack of keeping it, Christ's fulfilling it for us); live by faith in gospel (display and administer forgiveness that gospel brought to you in all areas of life and interaction)
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