1. We are called to be servants.

The Child of God does not work for life, but from life; He does not work to be saved, he works because he is saved. - C.H. Spurgeon

2. We are called to be sent out.

3. We are called to be set apart.

Sermon Questions

Read Romans 1:1–2 out loud, then discuss the following questions:

1. When you hear the word servant, who or what comes to mind?

2. Do you believe there are apostles today? Why or why not?

3. What can we learn from Paul’s calling as an apostle about how God calls us today?

4. What does Paul mean by the gospel of God?

5. What does it look like to be set apart for the gospel of God?

6. When Paul says the gospel was “promised beforehand,” what do you think he is referring to?