The Powerful and Shameless Gospel
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 1:16: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
Because I Love God
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 1:15: So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.
Indebted to the Gospel
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 1:14: I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise.
Purposeful Intentions
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 1:13: Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles.
A Mutual Blessing
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 1:11–12: For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established—that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
Praying Dangerous Prayers
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 1:10: Making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you.
Faithfully Praying
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 1:9: 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.
Making Your Faith Known
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 1:8: First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
Beloved of God
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 1:7: To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Obedient Faith
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 1:5–6: Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ.