BE NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL

 

BE NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL

PROCLAMATION

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.  For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.’ ”  Romans 1:16-17 (KJV)

 

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 that he states 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. (Romans 1:16-17)  Then Paul goes on to explain why mankind needs the gospel and he proceeds to list all 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, “… I never knew you; Depart from me …” (Matthew 7:23)  Wherever 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.