Our Common Life - Romans 1:1-15The Christian life is, by definition, a shared life-a life lived in common with other believers. This reality is both the great strength and struggle of every church. From the very beginning of Romans, Paul models a godly expression of real-life Christianity.1. Celebrating Our Shared Calling (vv. 1-7) a. Set Apart for the Gospel b. Recipients of Grace c. Summoned to Mission2. Celebrating Our Shared Family (vv. 8-13) a. Thankful Spirit b. Concerned Spirit c. Submissive Spirit d. Loving Spirit e. Humble Spirit f. Fruitful Spirit3. Celebrating Our Shared Responsibility (vv. 14-15) a. External Motivation b. Internal Motivation

Paul's letter to the Romans is the crown jewel of the New Testament, the grandest explanation of the Gospel ever given! From the spiritual depths of the human condition to the eternal heights of God being "for us," this letter spans the full breadth of the good news for mankind. Before exploring in greater detail, we will first survey the majesty and scope of this breathtaking revelation.1. Gospel Announced (Chapters 1-5)2. Salvation Unfolded (Chapters 6-8)3. Key to Everything (Chapters 9-11)4. Life Well Lived (Chapters 12-16)

Jesus Christ is resurrected from the dead. This fact is the foundation of the Gospel and the security of the Christian hope for salvation and eternal life. The Gospel is grounded in theological revelation, historical reality, and personal testimony. Every Jesus-follower requires a solid grasp of the content that is the Gospel. This is the heart of our "good news."1. Gospel Progression (vv.1, 2) • Proclamation -"which I proclaimed" • Regeneration-"which you received" • Sanctification - "in which you stand' • Glorification - "by which you are saved" • Endurance - "unless you believed for nothing" 2. Gospel Foundation (vv.3-7) • Death, Burial, Resurrection • According to the Scriptures • Eyewitness Verification 3. Gospel Transformation (vv.8-10a) • Evaluation of Sinfulness • Experience of Grace