week 3

· Work from the structural diagram and observations.

· Follow the path of the Text to Sermon statements.

· Search for the writer’s treatment of his subject.

· Word division statements as complete sentences.

· Make sure division statements follow the key word.

· Make each division statement distinct from others.

Write the text idea as a complete past-tense sentence with subject/modifier.

Paul was rejoicing that even in adverse circumstances and less than ideal situations the gospel of Christ was being proclaimed.

Write the sermon idea as a complete present-tense sentence with subject/modifier.

Even in bad situations or adverse conditions believers must recognize an opportunity to proclaim and advance the gospel to everyone.

Write the interrogative as a complete sentence with subject/modifier.

How should believers advance the gospel?

Write the transition as a complete sentence with subject modifier and key word.

Believers should advance the gospel to everyone in every situation.

List the predicates you have discovered in the text writer’s treatment of his subject.

Everyone (v13)

Confidence (v14)

Boldness (v14)

(Without) fear (v14)

Motives (pure/impure) ( vs 15-17)

Love (v16)

Insincere (v17)

Write division statements to reflect the writer’s treatment of his subject and address the contemporary hearer.

1. We must recognize opportunities to proclaim the gospel (v12)

2. We must fearlessly and confidently proclaim the gospel to everyone (vs. 13-14)

3. We must proclaim the gospel sincerely and with pure motives (vs 15-17)

4. We must proclaim the gospel no matter who or what comes against us ( vs 18