PROCLAMATION
“For I am
not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation
to everyone who believes; first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in
the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, a righteousness that is by
faith from the first to the last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will
live by faith.’ ” Romans 1:16-17 (NIV)
EXPLANATION
The Bible
Book of Romans was written by the Apostle Paul under the influence of The Holy
Spirit of God. Paul begins this epistle by explaining who he is, why he
is writing this letter, and to whom he is writing it. (Romans 1:1-7)
After stating that he longs to see them in person, (Romans 1:8-13) and to
preach to them. (Romans 1:15) He then
states that he is not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus, The Christ. Then
Paul goes on to explain why mankind needs the gospel and he proceeds to list
the sinful behaviors of mankind. (Romans 1:18-32)
APPLICATION
The Bible
Book of Romans is frequently referred to as “The Roman road to salvation”
because it clearly presents what it takes for a person to be saved.
Believers are encouraged to first read this book and The Bible Book of John as
they begin Christian walk. Here, Paul makes it clear that he is not
ashamed of the gospel of Jesus, The Christ. He explains that in the gospel the
righteousness of God is revealed. This is something that we should know
and that we should tell others. We
should also be aware of the fact that Jesus, The Christ, said, “If you deny me
before men, I will deny you before my Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew
10:33) We do not want Him to say to us, “Depart from me …” (Matthew
7:22-23) Where ever we are, we should also be able to boldly state, “I am
a believer in Jesus, The Christ, and I am not ashamed of the gospel.” The
gospel has the power of God unto salvation.
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