Introduction- Last week we saw the importance of the lost person hearing the gospel that they might have the opportunity to hear, believe and call on the name of the Lord in order to be saved. I believe we all want to share. We all want our family and friends to believe and find the hope that we have found in Christ. But our best attempts have more often than not been met with rejection. If that is your experience, take heart. Paul’s words are in some way intended to encourage you and guide you. Let’s see what he has to say to us. 16a But they have not all obeyed the gospel. Not everyone will the gospel message. We must present the gospel as . 16b For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?” Even the best evangelists experience . 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. The good news be believed, obeyed and trusted. The gospel message is the message of Christ and , in our place.