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:
- Rescue
- 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
Dr. James Long Jr. is pastor of The Chapel at Warren Valley, a professor at a Christian university, and a Board-Certified Counselor and Certified Biblical Counselor. For nearly 35 years, he has equipped individuals and families to pursue emotional strength, relational wisdom, and spiritual clarity. He is the founder of Lessons for Life, an online coaching community designed to help people take actionable steps toward lasting change through Christ-centered teaching, practical tools, and guided coaching pathways. Explore courses, resources, and coaching opportunities at JamesLongJr.org.