Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Paul: The Gospel-Centered Man

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,  Romans 1:1

A. The Man Paul: God’s Instrument for the Gospel

1. His Identity: a servant of Christ Jesus

Rom. 1:1, Phil. 3:4b-7, 1 Cor. 2:1-4, Acts 9:4-6, 1 Cor. 6:19-20, Phil. 1:21

2. His Role: called to be an apostle

Rom. 1:1, Acts 1:15-26, Gal. 1:1, Rom. 1:7, 1 Cor. 1:2, Eph. 2:19-20, 1 Cor. 15:5-9

3. His life: set apart

Rom. 1:1, Gal. 1:15-16, Jer. 1:4-5, John 6:37, Eph. 1:3-4