The Mark of a Powerful Church: Gospel Preaching

Introduction: Setting the Scene
I. The Gospel is the Power of God
A. The Power of God for Final Salvation
B. The Power of God for the Salvation of Believers
1. Paul's gospel is for the believers in Rome.
2. God's gospel is according to belief, not works.
II. Two Categories of Believers: Jews and Greeks
A. Salvation Came First to the Jews
B. Paul Had a Heart for the Jews
C. Gentile Believers Are Not Second-class Citizens
III. The Gospel Reveals God's Righteousness from Faith to Faith
A. The Accusation Against the God of the Bible
B. God is Just and the Justifier of the Wicked
C. This Knowledge Effects Greater Faith in the True Believer
IV. "The Righteous Shall Live By Faith"
A. All Deserve the Wrath of God
B. The Righteousness Imputed to the Believer Will Justify Him
V. I Am Not Ashamed
A. The Source of Paul's Shame
B. The Source of Paul's Boasting
Conclusion