How to Introduce Yourself to the World

(Rom 1:1 -7 KJV) Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Know Your Identity

• You can identify yourself as a servant of Christ. Paul uses the word for bond-slave here and it is the highest honor of his life to see himself that way and identify himself as such.
• Called to be sent. An apostle is one who is sent out, but he must first be called to the one who will send him forth. We have been called to Jesus in order to be sent into the world.
• Separated unto the gosepel of God - We are set apart for a purpose and that purpose is the living and sharing of the good news of God, a good news that cannot be contained, and cause that cannot be ignored. Set apart as something/someone with a singualr purpose, we are declared holy unto God, useful only for what He deems important.
  

Know Your Message

• The promised good news is all about Jesus Christ from start to finish.
• Within that category and included in all that he is are resurrection, grace, apostleship, obedience, and belonging.

Know Your Audience

• Location (at Rome) and
  
• Vocation (beloved of God and called to be saints).