Three ways to win friends & build believers:

I. By

For Them.

A. He thanked God for people’s

.

Romans 1:8 First I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.

1. “

   Reveal Answer
   my God” – GK: εὐχαριστῶ (eucharistō): from term for The Lord’s Supper/Communion

2. Reveal Answer
   – GK: πίστις (pistis): belief, trust, confidence; being persuaded.

B. He remembered people in

.

Romans 1:9-10 God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you 10 in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you.

1. Reveal Answer
   – GK: μάρτυς (martys): Vow or Oath / Someone to whom an appeal can be made.

How are you

faith? Who are you [constantly] praying for?

Additional Notes:

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II. By

Them.

A. Strive to

people spiritually.

Romans 1:11-12 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong– 12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

1. Spiritual
   Reveal Answer
   – Not charismatic gifts, but helping them mature in their faith.

B. Intentionally communicate your

for them.

Romans 1:13a I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now)…

Are you intentionally

others? How?

Additional Notes:

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III. By

The Gospel With Them.

A. With people

.

Romans 1:13b … in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles [Non-Jews].

1. Reveal Answer
   – GK: καρπὸν (karpon) = fruit, crop, bounty (John 15:8)

B. With people

Reveal Answer

.

Romans 1:14-15 I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. 15 That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are at Rome.

1. Reveal Answer
   – Not financial but moral. 3rd party (w/ Gospel)

2. Reveal Answer
   – Those classified as Non-Greeks.

Are you

God for opportunities?

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IV. Summary

A. How we can win friends & build believers?

1. Reveal Answer
   God for their faith.
2. Reveal Answer
   for them constantly.
3. Reveal Answer
   the Gospel with them.

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Discussion Questions:

1. What did you learn from this teaching?
2. How are you EXPRESSING faith? Who are you [constantly] praying for?
3. Are you intentionally ENCOURAGING others? How?
4. Are you ASKING God for opportunities?
5. List one “action item” (something you are going to DO) that this message in-spired you to take action on this week.