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 July 11

Lesson 6 (KJV)

Power of the Gospel

Devotional Reading: Psalm 71:1–6, 17–24

Background Scripture: Romans 1

Romans 1:8–17

8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;

10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.

11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;

12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith of both of you and me.

13 Now I would not have you ignorant brethren that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you (but was let hitherto) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

14 I am debtor both to the Greeks and the Barbarians, both to the wise and unwise.

15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Key Verse

I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.—Romans 1:16

Confident Hope

Unit 2: Faith and Salvation

Lessons 6–9

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Identify the groups to which Paul acknowledged his debt obligation.

2. Give one example of each of being ashamed and being unashamed of the gospel.

3. Create two approaches for sharing the gospel: one for people with gospel knowledge already and the other for those with much less or no such knowledge.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. “Where the Money Is”

B. Lesson Context

I. Power of Witness (Romans 1:8–10)

A. Of a Church (v. 8)

B. Of an Individual (vv. 9–10)

Responding to His Call

II. Power of Preaching (Romans 1:11–15)

A. Spiritual Insight and Fruit (vv. 11–13)

B. Spiritual Debts and Readiness (vv. 14–15)

III. Power of Faith (Romans 1:16–17)

A. Overcoming Shame (v. 16)

The Power of the Gospel

B. Revealing Righteousness (v. 17)

Conclusion

A. Come to the Cross

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Abraham	Ay-bruh-ham.
Antioch	An-tee-ock.
Claudius	Claw-dee-us.
Corinth	Kor-inth.
Ephesus	Ef-uh-sus.
Habakkuk	Huh-back-kuk.
Pentecost	Pent-ih-kost.
Philippi	Fih-lip-pie or Fil-ih-pie.

What Do You Think? How can you improve the ratio of “thanking for” to “asking for” in your prayer life? Digging Deeper Why is it important to do so?

What Do You Think? Which problem do you most need to address: being exasperated that God’s timing isn’t fast enough or that it’s moving too fast? Digging Deeper What Bible examples can you offer for each?

What Do You Think? In what ways, if at all, does Romans 1:16 help you act according to spiritual priorities? Digging Deeper What do you see those priorities being?

What Do You Think? How would you explain to someone the difference between blind faith and the kind of faith Paul talks about? Digging Deeper How would that explanation differ to a believer and an unbeliever, if at all? Why?

Conclusion

A. Come to the Cross

The most recognized Christian symbol is the cross. We see it on churches, as jewelry, in logos, in massive monuments, and in cemeteries. But, for many, the cross is most associated with the latter as it marks a grave of a loved one.

As Christians, we affirm that Jesus’ cross is about death. But the cross is also about life, for Jesus’ death gives us the possibility of being forgiven of our sins, escaping the penalty of death, and embracing eternal life as a gift. To do this, we must come to the cross in faith. We must not be ashamed. Instead, we must come to believe that the cross represents the great love of God. We must come convinced that faith in Christ has the power to save us. It is there that our burden of sin was lifted, and our spiritual blindness will become the sight of faith.

What Do You Think? Which concept in today’s text requires more “live it out” on your part? Why? Digging Deeper How do you plan to make that happen?

B. Prayer

Lord God, may we approach Your throne with faith, unashamed of our love and trust for Your Son, Jesus Christ. May we give all that we have to serve You and bring the gospel message to those who have not heard. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

C. Thought to Remember

The gospel is powerful for all who believe.

 Krause, Mark S. et al. “Power of the Gospel.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2020–2021. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jane Ann Kenney, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 68. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2021. 391. Print.