Set Apart for the Gospel

07/09/2025 46 min
Set Apart for the Gospel

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Episode Synopsis

Sermon Overview: In this message, Pastor Jason introduces the Book of Romans and Paul's opening verses (Romans 1:1–7). This foundational passage highlights the centrality of the Gospel of God, the identity and calling of Paul, and the purpose and power of the Gospel. Paul presents himself as a servant of Christ, called and set apart to proclaim the Good News concerning Jesus Christ. The sermon outlines what the Gospel is, why we can trust it, and what its goal is in the world — to bring about the obedience of faith among all nations for the sake of Christ's name. Main Points: 1. Paul's Identity and Calling – A servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Gospel. 2. The Nature of the Gospel – It is God's good news concerning His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 3. The Evidence for the Gospel – Foretold by the prophets in the Scriptures; validated by Jesus' resurrection. 4. The Goal of the Gospel – To bring about the obedience of faith among all nations for Christ's glory. 5. Our Inclusion in the Gospel – We are called to belong to Christ, loved by God, and called to be saints. Key Verse - Romans 1:1 – 'Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.'