Romans = Good News
Romans 15:14–33
“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known.” (v20)
Main Idea
- The Gospel doesn’t stay still.
- Good news always moves through people on mission.
- Paul’s passion: reach places where Christ is not yet known
Paul’s Mission
- Writes to Rome → to strengthen faith& encourage mission.
- Rome wasn’t the end goal → Paul was looking to Spain(new continent).
- Saw sharing the Gospel as a priestly duty(v16).
- Transformed lives = an offering to God.
The Gospel Must Move
- In Acts, persecution pushed disciples out of Jerusalem.
- God gave Paul a new assignment→ take Jesus to the nations.
- Good news has to go out— it can’t be contained.
Our Mission Today
- 46 churches in Frankston, but many still don’t know Jesus.
- People around us (modern “gentiles”):
- Neighbours
- Co-workers
- Family
- Research shows Aussies are open to spiritual conversations.
Top 3 benefits people see in Christianity:
- Spiritual connection
- Personal meaning & purpose
- Answers to life’s big questions
- Application
- Your “next continent” might just be your street or suburb.
- As we pray, tell our story, live authentically, and depend on the Spirit, the Gospel keeps moving.
- Our ambition: that every person hears God’s love and grace in Jesus.
Reflection Questions
- What do you need from God to make it your ambition to share the Gospel?
- What do you already have in your hand to help you share your story?
- What would it look like to truly commit to Jesus’ commission to GO?
