“The Gospel of the Triune God”

“The Gospel of the Triune God” (Romans 1:1–7)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, January 15, 2017

Romans 1:1–7 (NIV)
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. 5 Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name’s sake. 6 And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.
7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people:
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

     1. The Gospel’s Messenger (1).
          a. Paul
          b. A Servant of Christ Jesus
          c. Called as an Apostle
          d. Set-apart/Appointed for the Gospel of God

     2. The Gospel’s Promise (2).
          a. The Gospel promised beforehand by God
          b. The Gospel prophesied in the Holy Scriptures

     3. The Gospel’s Central Person: Jesus Christ (3–4).
          a. The Son of God
          b. Descendant of David
          c. “Appointed as” the Son of God
               i. In power
              ii. By the Holy Spirit
             iii. Through his resurrection from the dead
          d. Our Lord

     4. The Gospel’s Mission (5).
          a. Call the Gentiles/Nations to the Obedience of Faith
               i. Through the grace and apostleship received from God
              ii. For the sake of God’s name

     5. The Gospel’s Beneficiaries (6–7a).
          a. You: Roman Christians (Predominantly Gentile)
               i. Among the Gentiles
              ii. Called (effectually)
             iii. To belong to Jesus Christ
              iv. Loved by God
               v. Called (effectually) to be his saints/holy people
          b. Us: Predominantly Gentiles

     6. The Gospel’s Blessings (7b).
          a. Grace
          b. Peace
               i. From God our Father and
              ii. From the Lord Jesus Christ