Message Notes

THE FULLNESS OF THE GOSPEL PERSONALLY EXPERIENCED BY PAUL

1. He was saved by it   (Cf. 1 Timothy 1:15)

2. He was transformed by it   (Cf. Galatians 1:23)

3. He was separated to it   (Romans 1:1)

a) Minister to the Gentiles   (Romans 15:16-22)

b) Accomplished many things

i) In word and deed

ii) In mighty signs and wonders

c) Gentiles were made obedient to the Lord Jesus

4. He was driven by it

a) Indebted   (Romans 1:14)

b) Ready   (Romans 1:15)

c) Not ashamed   (Romans 1:16)

d) It was his aim to preach it   (Romans 15:20)

5. He was undeterred to preach it

a) Despite much hindrance   (Romans 15:22)

b) Despite much opposition   (Romans 15:31)

THE FULLNESS OF THE GOSPEL EVIDENTLY SEEN IN THE EARLY CHURCHES

1. Many new churches were found

2. From Jerusalem round about to Illyricum   (Roman 15:19)

3. Churches became established   (Romans 1:11, Romans 16:25)

OUR APPLICATION OF THE FULLNESS OF THE GOSPEL

1. In our lives

2. In the church

OUR APPROPRIATE RESPONSE

1. To understand the gospel at a deeper level

2. Be certain of the fullness that the gospel brings

3. To seek the fullness of the gospel

a) In life

b) In ministry