WHY WE’RE PROUD OF JESUS
Romans 1.16-17
Romans: A Global Gospel – Part 3 of 3
v. 16a “… I am not ashamed of the gospel …” (esv)
Mark 8.38 “If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” (niv)
THE GOSPEL:
God
Man
Christ
Response
WE ARE PROUD OF THE GOSPEL BECAUSE …
IT Embodies GOD’S Power To Save
v. 16b “… the gospel … is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes …” (esv)
IT Reveals GOD’S Righteousness By Faith
v. 17 “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith …” (esv)
Job 34.21 “For his eyes are on the ways of a man, and he sees all his steps.” (esv)
v. 17 “… in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last …” (niv)