Message Outline

Series: Praying Like Paul / Romans 15:14–33

• Paul praises their character (“full of goodness”) 
• Paul praises their cognition (“filled with all knowledge”) 
• Paul praises their capability (“able to instruct one another”)

Praise for the Church in Rome (vs. 14)

Principle # 1 – The gospel is the only answer to humanity’s  deepest need

Principle # 2 – Therefore, we need to be students of the gospel

Paul, the Minister to the Gentiles (vs. 15-16)

• Graced ministry
• Priestly ministry
• Purifying ministry

Power of the Spirit and the Glory of Christ (vs. 17-19)

• Proud of my work
• The person behind my work: The Lord Jesus Christ
• The power behind my work: The Holy Spirit

Principle # 3 – The advance of the gospel in a person’s life is the work of God 

Plans for the Future (vs. 20-29)

• Paul was a visionary. He had a plan for his ministry.
• Paul’s strategy

Principle # 4 – Our life’s passion should be to spread the gospel those who have never heard

• Paul’s original plan
• Paul’s new plan

Principle # 5 – We should financially support the advance of the gospel

Please Pray for Me (vs. 30-33)

• Why strive? What should persuade us
• Two Requests:

1. Rescue
2. Reception

• Desired Result: Joy and Refreshment

Principle # 6 – We should pray for those who preach, teach, and share the gospel 

Bringing It Home

Summary of the Principles