For the next two years, Paul lived in Rome at his own expense. He welcomed all who visited him, boldly proclaiming the Kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him. Acts 28:30–31

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. Romans 3:23

a. We remember where we came from

I don't really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don't do it. Instead, I do what I hate. Romans 7:15

I want to do what is good, but I don't. I don't want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. Romans 7:19

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

b. We can't expect unbelievers to live like believers

a. Grace should change the way we see lost people

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8

a. We have been called to be witnesses

Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19

b. Our mission is to make disciples

Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. Matthew 28:20

c. The mission belongs to all of us