Why is he not ashamed of the Gospel?

Because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. (Romans 1:16b CSB)

Paul clearly wanted the reader to know that he is not ashamed of the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. Why? Because this good news is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. The power of God. That is, his omnipotence. God has all power—infinite power—and it is sufficient and efficient for the salvation of all who believe it. For salvation. That is, being saved from our sins; from ourselves; from the world, the flesh, and the devil; from God’s righteous wrath upon sin; and from an eternity in hell. That is a wondrous salvation! To everyone who believes. To all who place their faith in the name of Jesus. To all who forsake their sins, turning away from them to God, believing that Jesus took your sins upon himself on the cross and credits you with his perfect righteousness. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected. (Proverbs 18:10) There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12) The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe! Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. (Joel 2:32) If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. One believes with the heart, resulting in righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, resulting in salvation. (Romans 10:9, 10). Amen and Amen.

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About Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Board Certified Chaplain. Ordained Minister. Adjunct Professor. Writer. Husband to my dear wife. Father of six young men. (PhD, SBTS; MDiv, RTS; MBA, UA)
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