Message Notes

SSS 4 24 February 2019
Text: Romans 15:17-21

1. Therefore I have reason to glory in Christ Jesus
(Romans 15:17a)

a) Glory

b) In the Lord Jesus Christ

c) Looking back at his long and extensive ministry to the Gentiles in particular

2. In the things pertaining to God
(Romans 15:17b)

a) Ministry in general

b) Ministry to the Gentiles in particular

3. Only of the things that Christ has accomplished through Paul
(Romans 15:18-19)

a) In word

b) In deed

c) To make the Gentiles obedient

d) In mighty signs and wonders

e) By the power of the Spirit of God

f) The preaching of the gospel of Christ

4. Paul’s aim
(Romans 15:20)

a) To preach Christ

b) Not where Christ was named

c) Lest I should build on another man’s foundation

5. Citing Scriptural support
(Romans 15:21 / Isaiah 52:15)

a) To whom He was not announced, they shall see

b) Those who have not heard shall understand