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Main Point: Our worship of God is through Christ and with the help of others.
“First”
1. Paul says “first” (GK.
proton), but he gives no “second” or “third”—meaning this is not a list, but an establishment of priority.
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As one commentator wrote, “The adverb (proton/first) probably has the force of “at the outset.”[1]
(or.. of most importance; or primarily) This is an idiom.
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Thus, it is safe to say that Paul wants the Roman church to understand his motives and priorities for ministry.
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Let’s put it this way…Priorities Matter!
2. Before we look at Paul’s priorities, let’s take a moment and survey the competing priorities within our church (specifically what drives us):
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The vision of the church (goals)
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The mission of the church (requirements)
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The strategic plan of the church (method)
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The proclamation of the gospel
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The quality of the music ministry
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The programs offered by the church
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The impact we have on the community
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The size of our congregation
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The message of church—especially that it is more appealing to society
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The budget of the church
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The building, the property, and the appearance of the church
In short, our priorities often revolve around our life, our success, and our glory—not God’s!
EVERY TIME WE GATHER AS A CHURCH, OUR PRIORITIES COME INTO PLAY—WE WILL EITHER DIVIDE OVER OR UNITE AROUND OUR PRIORITIES.
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For Paul, his chief priority was the exaltation of God AND the advancement of God’s kingdom.
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As the Kingdome advances, so does God’s glory in our midst.
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As we obey God, through preaching the gospel, God is glorified
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Thus, for Paul, ANY advancement of the gospel prompted praise and thanksgiving because his priorities were correct.
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The late Dr. Barnhouse stated Paul’s order of priorities as the following:
i. God first
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The church second
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The lost third
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