14 I am obligated both to 14 I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the both to the wise and the foolish. 15 That is why Ifoolish. 15 That is why Iam so eager to preach am so eager to preach the gospel also to you the gospel also to you

Who are at Rome. Who are at Rome.

Romans 1:14-16Romans 1:14-16

16 I am not ashamed of 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it isthe gospel, because it isthe power of God for the the power of God for the salvation of everyone who salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. (NIV)then for the Gentile. (NIV)

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD

14. I am 14. I am obligatedobligated both to both to Greeks and non-Greeks, Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the both to the wise and the

foolish.foolish.

1) Realize Your Obligation1) Realize Your Obligation

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD

- DebtDebt- ResponsibilityResponsibility- DutyDuty- RequirementRequirement

An Obligation is a:An Obligation is a:

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD- You are in debt to everyone You are in debt to everyone around you. (Greeks/Non-around you. (Greeks/Non-Greeks; Wise/Foolish)Greeks; Wise/Foolish)- The Great Commission is not The Great Commission is not optional. (“Go ye therefore”)optional. (“Go ye therefore”)- Sharing Christ is your Sharing Christ is your Obligation.Obligation.

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD- Have you been faithful to Have you been faithful to follow Christ in obedience by follow Christ in obedience by sharing your faith? sharing your faith? - Do you sense the burden of Do you sense the burden of telling the lost?telling the lost?- How well are you doing in How well are you doing in paying off the debt you owe paying off the debt you owe those around you? those around you?

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD

15. That is why I15. That is why Iam so am so eagereager to preach to preach the gospel also to you the gospel also to you

Who are at Rome.Who are at Rome.

2) Become an Eager Soulwinner2) Become an Eager Soulwinner

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD

- PreparedPrepared- EnthusiasticEnthusiastic- Raring to goRaring to go- ZealousZealous

An Eager Soulwinner is:An Eager Soulwinner is:

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD

- The Gospel brings excitement to - The Gospel brings excitement to everyone it reaches.everyone it reaches.- Our sense of debt in telling others Our sense of debt in telling others should lead us to eagerness. should lead us to eagerness. - Because our relationship with Because our relationship with Christ is so awesome, we should be Christ is so awesome, we should be excited to tell the lost!excited to tell the lost!

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD

- If a lost friend came to you If a lost friend came to you and asked, “How can I become and asked, “How can I become a Christian?” would you know a Christian?” would you know what to say? what to say? - Are you eager to share Christ Are you eager to share Christ with your lost friends? If not, with your lost friends? If not, why? why?

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD

16 I am not ashamed of 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because the gospel, because it isit isthe power of Godthe power of God for the for the salvation of everyone who salvation of everyone who

believesbelieves

3) Discover the Power3) Discover the Powerthat is Backing youthat is Backing you

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD

- VigorousVigorous- IntenseIntense- SovereignSovereign- Without LimitWithout Limit

The Power of God is:The Power of God is:

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD- Jesus prefaced the Great Jesus prefaced the Great Commission with, “Commission with, “AllAll the power the power that is in heaven and in earth has that is in heaven and in earth has been given to me.”been given to me.”- How much power is that?How much power is that?- When we share the Gospel, it is When we share the Gospel, it is not in our power but His.not in our power but His.- Let God, through the power of His Let God, through the power of His Holy Spirit, work through you to Holy Spirit, work through you to reach the lost.reach the lost.

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD

- Who’s power are you relying Who’s power are you relying on to share the Gospel? on to share the Gospel? - If God, through the power of If God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, works through the Holy Spirit, works through you – what should you fear in you – what should you fear in witnessing?witnessing?

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD1) Realizing your Obligation to 1) Realizing your Obligation to

share by,share by,2) Eagerly telling others about 2) Eagerly telling others about

Christ,Christ,3) In the Power of the Holy Spirit3) In the Power of the Holy Spirit

Leads to:Leads to:

BOLDNESSBOLDNESS

Steps to Becoming BOLDSteps to Becoming BOLD

- CourageousCourageous- DaringDaring- ConfidentConfident- Not Ashamed Not Ashamed

A Bold Christian is:A Bold Christian is:

““I am not ashamed of I am not ashamed of the gospel of the gospel of Jesus Christ.”Jesus Christ.”

- Paul- Paul