A Study of Romans 1:16-17

Summary

The sermon explores Romans 1:16-17, emphasizing that the gospel is not merely the means to obtain salvation but the power of God to live a holy life by faith. The preacher highlights three callings: Paul's apostolic calling, the effectual call to spiritual life, and the call to live as saints. The message stresses that believers already possess spiritual life and faith, and the gospel empowers them to live faithfully through trials, drawing on the example of Habakkuk. The sermon also discusses the grammatical interpretation of the gospel as God's power unto salvation, reinforcing that salvation is entirely God's work and faith is for living, not earning salvation.