“The gospel has the ability to change minds, hearts, lives, orientation, our understanding of everything that happens, and even the way people relate to one another.” - Tim Keller Paul writes as one who was accepted as an authority on the gospel for three reasons: Paul was accepted because of his . Paul had been to Christ on the road to Damascus. Acts 9:1-15 Paul became a for Christ for the rest of His life. II Timothy 4:7 “He finished his journey.” Paul had a assignment from God. “It’s no secret that most people who attend church services come as consumers rather than servants. God intends for the church to resemble His Son, not society.” -Francis Chan Paul was accepted because of his with Jesus. Jesus had to be saved and to serve. Romans 3:21-22 Jesus became to Paul. Paul was accepted because of his in the world. We have been humbled to carry this to all nations. I want to bear in the gospel in Rome. Romans 1:6-7 Answers we must give: What do the resumes of our lives reveal about us? What is our individual relationship with Jesus? Do we believe the gospel is relevant in our lives?