2. 14 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. Romans 1:14-16

3. 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. (NIV)

4. Steps to Becoming BOLD 14. I am obligated both to Greeks and non- Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. 1) Realize Your Obligation

5. Steps to Becoming BOLD - Debt - Responsibility - Duty - Requirement An Obligation is a:

6. Steps to Becoming BOLD - You are in debt to everyone around you. (Greeks/Non- Greeks; Wise/Foolish) - The Great Commission is not optional. (“Go ye therefore”) - Sharing Christ is your Obligation.

7. Steps to Becoming BOLD - Have you been faithful to follow Christ in obedience by sharing your faith? - Do you sense the burden of telling the lost? - How well are you doing in paying off the debt you owe those around you?

8. Steps to Becoming BOLD 15. That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you Who are at Rome. 2) Become an Eager Soulwinner

9. Steps to Becoming BOLD - Prepared - Enthusiastic - Raring to go - Zealous An Eager Soulwinner is:

10. Steps to Becoming BOLD - The Gospel brings excitement to everyone it reaches. - Our sense of debt in telling others should lead us to eagerness. - Because our relationship with Christ is so awesome, we should be excited to tell the lost!

11. Steps to Becoming BOLD - If a lost friend came to you and asked, “How can I become a Christian?” would you know what to say? - Are you eager to share Christ with your lost friends? If not, why?

12. Steps to Becoming BOLD 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes 3) Discover the Power that is Backing you

13. Steps to Becoming BOLD - Vigorous - Intense - Sovereign - Without Limit The Power of God is:

14. Steps to Becoming BOLD - Jesus prefaced the Great Commission with, “All the power that is in heaven and in earth has been given to me.” - How much power is that? - When we share the Gospel, it is not in our power but His. - Let God, through the power of His Holy Spirit, work through you to reach the lost.

15. Steps to Becoming BOLD - Who’s power are you relying on to share the Gospel? - If God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, works through you – what should you fear in witnessing?

16. Steps to Becoming BOLD 1) Realizing your Obligation to share by, 2) Eagerly telling others about Christ, 3) In the Power of the Holy Spirit Leads to: BOLDNESS

17. Steps to Becoming BOLD - Courageous - Daring - Confident - Not Ashamed A Bold Christian is:

18. “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” - Paul - Paul