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Paul’s Final Days
Paul, the Reformer
• Gentiles, women, slaves– “Neither Jew nor Greek, male nor
female, bond or free”
• Gospel according to Jesus Christ– Romans 1:16– Crucified and risen
Paul, the Reformer
• What are people converting to?– Judaism, person, or Christ?–What they convert limits growth!– Paul – converts to Christ
Paul, the Reformer
• Lifestyle changes– “some of you were. . .” – 1 Cor 6:11– “You were washed . . .– You were sanctified . . .– You were justified . . .”
Paul, the Reformer
• Transformation– “Be transformed by the renewing of
your mind” – Rom 12:2–Moves us into maturity
When the Spirit Says Go and the People Say No
• Paul receives directives:– “you will be told what you must do”– “come over to Macedonia” (16:9)– “must bear witness in Rome” (23:11)
When the Spirit Says Go and the People Say No
• “Paul purposed in the Spirit” – Acts 19:21 (Jerusalem / Rome)
• Prophetic words–Warning, preparation or direction– Edification, exhortation or comfort
God’s Story
• Take the gospel “to the uttermost”• Paul moved to the gentiles
Their Story
• The gospel according to . . . who?• Paul – Christ crucified and risen
Our Story
• Called to preach the gospel• Sent into all the world